It is well known that stress can have a major impact on our health, but perhaps what is less well known is just how much our stress can impact not only our risk of autoimmune disease but our thyroid function as well. If you've been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, managing stress is ESSENTIAL to any holistic approach to improving your health. Read on to learn why and find out how!
Read MoreIt is well-recognised that many drugs, foods and nutrients interfere with the absorption of thyroxine, and for this reason, most patients are instructed to take their thyroxine first thing in the morning, at least 30-60 minutes before any food or drinks. But is first thing in the morning really the best time to take your thyroid medication? The answer is, it really depends, so let’s explore a little deeper!
Read MoreIf you’ve been on the ‘thyroid path’ for a while now, you might be familiar with some of the big names in thyroid health. There’s TSH, T4, T3 and then there’s the thyroid antibodies. But have you heard about reverse T3? Put simply, reverse T3 is an inactive ‘thyroid hormone’, but one that can sometimes wreak havoc when everything else is seemingly functioning as it should be…
Read MoreWhen I treat patients with thyroid disorders, one of the first things we do is teach them what the various thyroid function tests mean, so they can be more involved and empowered in their health journey. In this article today, I want to do the same for my readers, as for patients with a thyroid condition, being able to understand your results enables better communication with your healthcare providers and a greater understanding of your health in general.
Read MoreThe thyroid is a hugely complex, yet incredibly important organ in the body, but sadly, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion about what it is and what it does. Consider this article your Thyroid 101 Guide, where I’ll be covering what the thyroid is, what is does and what it means when the thyroid is not working as it should.
Read MoreIf your Hashimoto’s diagnosis was anything like mine, it might have gone something like this: “We got your blood tests back. You’ve got Hashimoto’s and you’ll be on thyroxine for life”.
Cue full-blown panic! Hashimoto’s disease? Lifelong thyroid hormone replacement? These are pretty big terms to be confronted with, and sadly, a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s can be a scary, unfamiliar and bewildering situation. If this sounds familiar, welcome to my first of many posts on the topic: What to do when diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease.
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