It’s estimated that at least 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication and that up to 20% of Americans take five or more medications (1). We know, if you read this blog, that up to 15% of patients in the United States also take thyroid hormone (2) (a prescription medication) for thyroid disease. When …
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 …
Believe it or not, most people who have thyroid problems never experience thyroid pain. This is both good and bad. Good in the sense that it’s an uncommon condition and bad in the sense that it’s never normal. If you’re experiencing pain in or around the base of your neck (right where your thyroid gland …
If you have thyroid disease then understanding what euthyroid is incredibly important. If you aren’t in a euthyroid state then you may suffer from the symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, and more. This article will teach you everything you need to know about this term including how to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Euthyroid sick syndrome is a series of lab abnormalities seen in certain people with an acute or chronic illness. Understanding this condition can help explain why so many thyroid patients are unhappy with their current treatment and help us (Doctors and patients) change how we evaluate thyroid treatment. In this guide you will learn what …
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 …
