Cancer is a scary word and most of the fear associated with this word has to do with not understanding cancer. If you can learn the basics of thyroid cancer, including what to expect with treatment and prognosis, then you may not be as fearful about your cancer. This guide will teach you what you …
Is it safe to stop taking thyroid medication? In most cases, if you stop taking your medication cold turkey, you will experience many negative side effects. In this post you will learn more about why you shouldn’t stop taking your thyroid medication (without physician supervision), the side effects of stopping thyroid medication abruptly, reasons why …
Supplementing with selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way. Whether you’ve heard of selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient. Today you’ll learn: Let’s dive in: Selenium & Thyroid Function Selenium is a micronutrient …
Call me biased, but I would tell you that your thyroid is the most important endocrine gland in your body. Not only does it interact with almost every single cell, it also regulates and controls critical processes like your weight and cholesterol levels. But we are putting the cart before the horse. If you are …
Does it feel like you have an enlarged thyroid? Do you notice a bulge in your neck or does your neck appear thicker? Have you felt your thyroid and noticed that it is “lumpy” or “inconsistent”? Are you experiencing symptoms that make you think there is a problem with your thyroid? If you answered yes …
Are you experiencing weight loss, fatigue, irritability, or hair loss? These are all symptoms that you may have an overactive thyroid. Identifying an overactive thyroid is important because early detection can prevent long-term damage. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of an overactive thyroid, what causes this condition, how to treat it, and more …
What does it mean to have a goiter? In the most simple sense, it’s just a way to describe the size of your thyroid gland. The term goiter literally means an “enlarged thyroid” (1). It’s important to realize that the term goiter is only a description and is NOT a diagnosis in itself. So if …
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or you suspect you have hypothyroidism then this is the post for you. The world of hypothyroidism can be a confusing and conflicting place. Learn all of the updated information relating to hypothyroidism treatment and management in this guide with references to the newest scientific research and studies. This …
This post will teach you how to identify thyroid cancer symptoms and teach you what to look out for if you suspect you have thyroid cancer. It is important to understand thyroid cancer because some thyroid conditions may mimic or cause symptoms that may cause a “thyroid cancer scare”. Learn more about these conditions …
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 …
