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 …
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 …
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 is considered a “normal estrogen level”? Did you know that weight gain can alter your estrogen levels? Or that having low progesterone may mimic the symptoms of high estrogen? Estrogen is an important hormone that fluctuates based on the day of the month and the age of the patient. Learn more about what constitutes …
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 …
Estrogen, along with testosterone, may be one of the most important hormones to monitor in men. High estrogen can cause symptoms ranging from weight gain to nipple tenderness to water retention. Learn the most common symptoms of high estrogen in men and how to deal with it in this guide: The Importance of Testosterone & …
Have you been told, or are you suspicious, that you have a high TSH? If so there are many things you want to consider before pursuing treatment. While your TSH is important for assessing thyroid function it’s certainly not the only test, or the best way, to identify thyroid disease. We are going to take …
Is it possible to be gluten intolerant but not have Celiac disease? Yes! And normal serum blood tests may miss this condition. Removing gluten from certain people who are gluten intolerant may help reduce both intestinal and systemic symptoms. Learn how to identify this condition by using the best gluten intolerance test and by combining …
