Everything you need to know about your thyroid gland, how it works, what happens when it stops working, and what you can do about it. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or you’ve been dealing with thyroid problems for years, you’ll find articles here on thyroid conditions, lab testing, medications, supplements, and the treatment strategies that actually move the needle.
What is a thyroid belly? It’s the characteristic distention of the abdomen that appears to be unique to thyroid patients, and its severity can range from mild to severe. In the mildest cases, it may just look like you ate a large meal, but in the extreme cases, it could make you look pregnant. Some …
T2 thyroid hormone is emerging as an incredibly important and potent thyroid hormone. And tons and tons of thyroid patients are taking notice. This has led many a thyroid patient to ask themselves an important question: “How can I test my own T2 level to see if I should take it?”. If this thought has …
Want an easy way to check the status of your thyroid and overall health? All you need to do is look at your nails. You might think that your nails are purely cosmetic but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, the nails form a cosmetic and functional purpose, but they can also tell …
Contrary to what you’ll hear from most doctors, Hashimoto’s is a disease that can absolutely be managed and put into remission. And one of the best ways to do this is through the foods that you put into your mouth (AKA your diet). There is a big difference between “curing” Hashimoto’s and putting it into …
T3 thyroid hormone is one of the most important thyroid hormones out there. This doesn’t mean that T2 or T4 aren’t important, because they are, but you still have to recognize that most of the activity at the thyroid hormone receptor comes from T3. This means all of the things that you want your thyroid …
Is yoga going to transform your thyroid into a hormone-producing machine to the point that you no longer need thyroid medication? Probably not… But is stretching your body, improving your flexibility (1), enhancing lymphatic flow (2), and encouraging more blood flow to your thyroid gland going to hurt? Definitely not (3). For this reason, yoga …
Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …
Are you a thyroid patient struggling to lose weight? If so, you aren’t alone, and the key to long-lasting weight loss may just be your T3 status. T3 is the single most important and powerful thyroid hormone in your body, and if you want to lose weight and keep it off, you must have enough …
The more refined and processed sugar that you eat, the worse off your thyroid will be. Which means that the opposite is also true: Avoiding processed sugar is one quick way to improve your thyroid and help you feel better. Here’s what happens to your thyroid and your body when you give up sugar: #1. …
Want to know exactly what you are taking when you take Armour Thyroid? If so, you’re in the right place. As a thyroid patient, you need to be aware that while you may need thyroid hormone to survive and thrive, you don’t always want all of the extra baggage that comes along with these medications. For …
