Are you actively trying to avoid gluten-containing foods? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If so, then this article is perfect for you. I’m going to jump the gun and tell you that Synthroid is indeed gluten-free, but it may contain other ingredients that can cause issues. We are going to discuss the gluten content of …
Almost everyone with hypothyroidism will wonder at some point in time whether or not their condition is curable. What do I mean by curable? I mean that the condition can be treated to the point that it completely disappears and you are back to normal. Can this actually happen? The short answer is maybe. The …
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: …
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 …
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 …
Do you need to get a thyroid ultrasound? Do you already have your results in hand? Are you confused as to why your Doctor would order this test? Are your results confusing to you? In this post, you will learn the basics of thyroid ultrasound testing including why doctors order this test, what type of …
This is lesson #4 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about the hormone T3. The last lesson we discussed the value of T4, how it is produced, what it does, and how it influences your body. We’re going to do the same thing in this lesson but discuss the other (more active) …
This is video #3 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about T4. T4 is essential in understanding your thyroid because it’s actually 3 different things in one. T4 is a prescription medication, a hormone that your body produces naturally, and a test that you can order. Learn the differences, what they mean …
This is lesson #2 in my thyroid beginner series which is primarily designed for those who are building a foundation of knowledge in thyroid dysfunction or for those who have recently been diagnosed. Today we will be discussing why there is so much controversy surrounding thyroid treatment and why it can be difficult to get …
This guide will walk you through the importance of your thyroid gland, the 6 steps involved in thyroid hormone function, common disorders of thyroid gland disease, and the symptoms that follow. Thyroid Gland Basics and Thyroid Physiology 101 Your thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that sits at the base of your neck. The word …
