The answer is yes! But what I find in most patients is that the underlying cause of high blood sugar is typically not the thyroid. Even though thyroid function can play a role, it’s usually other underlying conditions such as how much stress you are under, how much thyroid medication you are taking, what types …
On one hand, iodine is a critical nutrient required for the creation of thyroid hormone. But on the other, it has the potential to cause thyroid dysfunction and trigger autoimmune thyroid disease. So how are you supposed to look at iodine as a thyroid patient? As a thyroid-boosting ingredient that will help you feel better …
Subacute thyroiditis may not be as common as other thyroid conditions, but it’s still a big problem for those who develop it. This condition may result in pain in your thyroid gland and can be confused with other disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Learn how to diagnose this condition, how long it …
Have you been told that you have a low TSH? Are you experiencing symptoms such as It may surprise you to know that a low TSH can be associated with multiple conditions all of which present in different ways. This article will go into detail on how to interpret your TSH, how to determine the …
Your thyroid gland produces some of the most important hormones in your entire body. But what happens if you have your thyroid removed? Or destroyed? Are you able to survive? The answer is yes and it has to do with the fact that thyroid medication contains the same hormones that your body produces naturally. The …
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is a potentially serious thyroid problem that can go undiagnosed if you aren’t looking for it. This condition can also be confused with other medical conditions which means that not everyone with this disease should undergo treatment. Learn more about this condition including what causes it, how it presents (symptoms), conventional treatment as …
It may surprise you to know that around 1% of the population suffers from this condition (1). And it’s especially important if you consider that a small percentage of patients with this disease may go on to develop thyroid storm. But what exactly is thyrotoxicosis? Is it a problem if you have it? Is it …
No one wants surgery but sometimes it’s necessary. This post will walk you through everything you need to know as a patient about thyroid surgery. You’ll learn what conditions it is recommended to treat, the complications of the surgery, why some people gain weight afterward, and what you can do to prevent this side effect: …
Does thyroid disease lead to eyebrow hair loss? The answer is definitely yes. If you have thyroid problems (such as hypothyroidism) then chances are high that you might also be suffering from eyebrow hair loss. One big issue with eyebrow hair loss is that this symptom can persist even though you are taking thyroid medication! …
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 …
