When I work with patients with high reverse T3, they often ask me, ‘so if Reverse T3 doesn’t do anything, why do we even make it?’ And it’s a great question. As far as we know, Reverse T3 has no biological activity and it is considered an inactive metabolite of thyroid hormone. Let me tell you though, Reverse T3 DOES have a very important role and if you struggle with high reverse T3, understanding this is key to getting to the root cause of the issue!

Many of you would know that what led to my interest in thyroid disorders was my personal experience with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. What many don’t know, is that I have also experienced the other end of the thyroid spectrum - Graves’ disease. You can read about my journey navigating the two here.

Aimed at parents of babies aged 3-8 months, this workshop is for those about to start their solids journey, as well as those who have already dipped their toes in the water. Come along and equip yourself with knowledge to take charge of your baby's solids journey and set their nutrition off on the right foot.

Pregnancy is undoubtedly a time of great change, mentally, emotionally and physically. One often overlooked area of change however is how pregnancy affects your thyroid, especially for individuals with pre-existing thyroid disease. Optimal thyroid function is ESSENTIAL for your baby’s health and development, as well as for your health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy. Let’s take a look at why…

One of the most common things I treat in clinical practice is missing periods - Perhaps more concerning though is just how tricky it can be to get an accurate diagnosis. Both PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhoea can present with similar features, but require vastly different treatment approaches, so being able to address the issue requires an accurate diagnosis from the get go.

As a thyroid naturopath, reverse T3 is a topic I get asked about all the time. In fact, ‘what is reverse T3?’, ‘what causes high reverse T3?’ and ‘how do you lower reverse T3?’ are among my most frequently asked questions. This is because reverse T3 plays an integral role in thyroid health, yet sadly, much confusion and misunderstanding surrounds its existence and role in the human body. In this article, I’ll explore some of the causes of high reverse T3, and what you can do about it.

Thyroxine is one of the most widely prescribed medications worldwide, and yet many patients take this common medication incorrectly, meaning they’re not making the most of their daily dose. Many foods, supplements, medications and other factors can interfere with the absorption of Thyroxine, so being aware of these is essential to optimising absorption and getting the most out of your medication. For this reason, I’ve put together a blog on the topic, exploring some of the common factors that can impair thyroid hormone absorption. Read on for more.