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.
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 …
Radioactive iodine is a procedure that results in the intentional destruction of your thyroid gland. This procedure is often used to treat serious medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. But is this procedure without side effects? Learn more about radioactive iodine including what it is used for, the side effects to watch out …
What do hot flashes, fatigue, weight gain, and decreased sex drive all have in common? They all may be the result of a condition known as menopause. But these are not all of the symptoms associated with menopause. Learn more about menopause symptoms including why they occur, which ones are most common, how to treat …
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Thyroiditis including the complete symptom guide, how to approach treatment, and the various types of Thyroiditis (including how to treat and manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis). Thyroiditis is actually just a general term used to describe inflammation localized to the thyroid gland. The trick with diagnosing …
Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you wondering about how to treat or manage this condition? If so then you need to understand the main difference between the standard approach and the integrative approach to treating this disease. In this guide, you will learn the basics of Hashimoto’s, what causes this condition, how it presents …
This post will help you understand the primary differences between the two opposite thyroid conditions known as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. You will also learn the symptoms associated with each medical condition and how they alter your thyroid lab tests. Let’s jump in: Thyroid Dysfunction Basics Your thyroid gland may be one of the most important …
Are you suffering from symptoms that you KNOW are related to your hormones? This guide will walk you through hormone testing and includes a discussion about each major hormone system, the symptoms associated with each hormone system, and which tests you need to ask for in order to get proper testing. Let’s jump in: Hormone …
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 …
Whether you realize it or not thyroid patients have options when it comes to thyroid medications. If you are taking a medication and it isn’t working for you then you owe it to yourself to learn about ALL of the options available to you. This post will take a deep dive into the difference between …
Does thyroid disease cause depression? Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression? What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms? In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best, and …
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