Thyroidectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which your thyroid is removed. While the surgical portion of the procedure is usually fairly easy, the aftermath as it relates to your serum thyroid levels may be a different story entirely. Learn more about Thyroidectomy in this guide, including the basics of the procedure, the long-term consequences …
Have you been recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule? Do you have a thyroid nodule and you are wondering what it means or how to treat it? Are you looking for treatment options, including natural and conventional, for your thyroid nodule? All of these and more will be discussed in this beginner’s guide to thyroid …
Pregnancy alters what is considered “normal thyroid function” in the body. The changes that occur during pregnancy are, therefore, very important to understand if you have thyroid disease (or suspect you do). This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about your thyroid and pregnancy including symptoms that indicate you might have …
Liothyronine is a special type of prescription-grade thyroid hormone, it’s also the most powerful thyroid medication that exists. People taking liothyronine (especially over traditional medications such as levothyroxine) report significant improvements in their hypothyroid symptoms and quality of life. These benefits range from weight loss to reduced rates of depression and more. Learn who should …
Guggul extract is well known for its positive benefits and ability to treat various diseases in Eastern medicine. Having said that, it doesn’t get the attention that it deserves over in Western medicine. Guggul has been proven to provide powerful effects through clinical studies to promote weight loss, balance thyroid function, and much more. Does …
Why Thyroid Patients Have a Flat Belly in the Morning… But Look 6 Months Pregnant At Night Meet Sara: A thyroid patient with what I call thyroid belly. Like 50% of thyroid patients who struggle with this condition, she would wake up with a flat stomach… but by dinner time, she looked and felt swollen, …
Can supplements actually help improve your thyroid function and help with things like weight loss or fatigue? Yes! They absolutely can and do help many patients. They aren’t miracle pills, but certain supplements have been clinically shown to improve thyroid function in various ways. Would it surprise you to know that there are at least …
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 …
Supporting thyroid function may be one of the most important and rewarding things you choose to do. Why? Because your thyroid controls multiple systems that all interact to create your subjective sense of energy and well-being. These systems also control your metabolism, weight, and energy levels. You can improve these systems by using the right …
Let’s debunk this myth once and for all. No doubt you’ve heard people claim that their weight gain is due to having thyroid problems. The reply is always something along the lines of: “Blaming your thyroid is an excuse for not having self-control or for being lazy”. But is this really true? Not really, in …
