Hyperthyroidism is the opposite of hypothyroidism but it’s just as disruptive. When your thyroid produces too much hormone, it speeds everything up: your heart rate, your metabolism, your anxiety, and your ability to sleep. These articles cover the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for an overactive thyroid.
Are you suffering from hyperthyroidism or do you suspect you have hyperthyroidism? If so you need to understand ALL of the treatments available to you as a patient. This guide will walk you through the most common hyperthyroid treatments including conventional medications and procedures, the potential side effects, and also natural approaches to managing your …
Certain supplements have the potential to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmunity. This is extremely important for hyperthyroid patients when you consider that, in most cases, hyperthyroidism is caused by an autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease. Learn more about how to supplement for hyperthyroidism and what you can do to take control of your symptoms …
Hyperthyroid patients can and do gain weight! You are NOT crazy if this is happening to you and it can be explained perfectly with science. Believe it or not, weight gain in hyperthyroid patients is actually quite common with reports showing as many as 50% of patients who deal with this particular issue. We need …
Berberine, a plant-based alkaloid with a huge number of benefits, has been one of my favorite ingredients for thyroid patients for a long time. While it’s been well-studied in the setting of treating symptoms commonly associated with hypothyroidism, such as weight gain, new studies are showing that it can be beneficial for hyperthyroid patients as well. …
If you were to ask your doctor what to do about your thyroid antibodies they would shrug their shoulders and tell you not to worry about them. This is because, from their perspective, there’s nothing they can do about them. Obviously, this isn’t the case, though, which is why we are having this discussion. There …
The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system. Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues! When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack. If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …
