Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

By Toki Birch | 28/01/2023 |

Autoimmune Thyroiditis Hashimoto's Disease. 3d Illustration Showing Antibodies Attacking Thyroid

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…

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Cholesterol

By Toki Birch | 05/04/2022 |

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…