Thyroid hormones
Can Probiotics Improve Thyroid Function?
Can Probiotics Improve Thyroid Function? The Gut–Thyroid Link: What Probiotics Can (and Can’t) Do for Hypothyroidism Have you ever Googled “best probiotic for constipation” or wondered why you still have gut issues despite eating healthy, or felt frustrated that your thyroid medication isn’t enough to shift your gut-related symptoms? Women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s often…
Read MoreIs Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s?
Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s? Subscribe to my YouTube Channel If you’ve been working to fix your thyroid, and reverse underactive or Hashimoto’s symptoms, and lose stubborn weight, or clear that frustrating brain fog, you’ve probably seen the debates about iodine. One practitioner says “iodine is essential for your thyroid.”Another…
Read MoreDoes Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says
Does Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says Are You at Risk of Bone Loss from Levothyroxine? Are you taking thyroid medication and worried about its impact on your bones? Research suggests that certain thyroid hormone levels – especially when TSH is suppressed – can contribute to bone loss. Here’s what you need…
Read MoreFluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones
Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones I recently had a chat with some fabulous ladies in one of my groups about fluoride and its impact on the thyroid gland. And let me tell you—most people have no idea that fluoride could be messing with their thyroid function. If you have…
Read More4 Foods to Include in Your Diet If You Have an Underactive Thyroid
4 Best Foods for Thyroid Health If You Have an Underactive Thyroid Hey there! Living with an underactive thyroid? You already know how frustrating the fatigue, brain fog, and sluggish metabolism can be. But did you know that the right foods can play a huge role in how you feel? Alongside the right treatment and…
Read MoreLearning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. It’s responsible for more than 90% of cases. If you’ve been diagnosed or think you may be at risk, there are medical treatments and lifestyle changes that can help you to manage underactive thyroid symptoms. Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism develops when your immune…
Read MoreThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Cholesterol
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Cholesterol Your body needs thyroid hormones to make cholesterol and to get rid of the cholesterol it doesn’t need. When thyroid hormone levels are low (hypothyroidism), your body doesn’t break down and remove LDL cholesterol as efficiently as usual. LDL cholesterol can then build up in your blood. Thyroid hormone…
Read MoreTop 10 Thyroid Symptoms That You Shouldn’t Ignore
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Charles Penick, MD Top 10 Thyroid Symptoms: Thyroid disease affects about 1 in 20 people in the U.K. and up to 20 million people in America, the majority being women. And those are only the ones who have been diagnosed. In reality, many people have symptoms of…
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