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If someone isn't feeling quite right and has had no luck finding out why, the thyroid gland could be the culprit. Low thyroid, or -hypothyroidism-, is extremely common. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a -condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough important hormones. These hormones play a major role within our bodies, every single day, -regulating our metabolism, temperature -...
November 12, 2024
Hypothyroidism isn’t picky. It can strike at any age and can affect anyone. However, its favorite victim appears to be women since it occurs in approximately 1 in 50 women and only about 1 in 1,000 men. It typically occurs in adults and becomes increasingly common as you age. What is Hypothyroidism? - This is a condition in which the thyroid gland no longer produces enough of certain vital hormones....
February 3, 2024
If you have -hypothyroidism-, or you’re at risk for it based on family history, some foods can be worse than others in keeping your thyroid levels under control. Yes, there are foods that can make your thyroid even more sluggish. So if you’re feeling like you just can’t seem to get on top of your symptoms, here are 5 of the worst foods that you should consider cutting from your diet. Fast and Fatty...
April 3, 2022
Endocrinology - Our bodies are fascinating functioning entities that are designed to endure and last. Machines don’t always function properly though, which means some fine tuning might be needed. If our heart is acting strange, we see a cardiologist. If we are having issues with our feet, we go see a podiatrist. But sometimes the answers aren’t so obvious when we know something just isn’t right with...
September 18, 2018
If you’re taking either of the prescription medications levothyroxine or liothyronine, used to treat hypothyroidism, you need to talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Certain dosages of these medications are being recalled due to concerns of the quality and purity of their ingredients. The plant that manufactures the active ingredient found in levothyroxine and liothyronine is Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical...
August 30, 2018
If you gain weight, despite all the things you take, check your hormonal background, writes Cure Joy. Maybe it's all in it !? This problem can slow down your - metabolism. Also check if you have an imbalance in the levels of estrogen and testosterone. Because of this, the body can store glucose in the form of fat. In addition, a high level of cortisol or leptin may lead to overeating. Avoid refined...
June 27, 2018
My goal is to inform (and sometimes entertain if the mood strikes!), with articles I've read, my personal experiences, clinical experience and stories shared by my patients. To delve right in, I cannot tell you how many patients I've seen who share common stories. Most start like this: ".Well, my primary care doctor ran a TSH test (thyroid stimulating hormone), and said my levels are fine. I'm still...
March 20, 2018
Roughly 1 in 8 women will acquire some kind of -thyroid disorder-, and 60% of them won’t even know it. With about 20 million people suffering from thyroid disease in the U.S. alone, an estimated 12 million Americans are unaware that they have a serious, even potentially life-threatening, condition. Are you one of them? - Are You at Risk? - Do you have a history of thyroid disease in your family? Or,...
January 21, 2018
About 20 million Americans are affected by thyroid diseases, where 1 in 8 women will undergo thyroid dysfunction sometime during their lifetime. Among the most common thyroid disorders is hypothyroidism (underactive, or low, thyroid gland). A vast majority of cases of low thyroid function are due to an autoimmune condition, such as Hashimoto’s disease, where your body’s immune system is attacking and...
December 19, 2017
Wellness Tip:- If you are struggling to lose weight, feel sad or moody without a specific reason or have been feeling especially tired, have your thyroid checked. A lagging thyroid gland is common in women, especially those who have had children and are over 35 years in age. You can also have an overactive thyroid, where you would have the opposite symptoms, such as feeling too jittery and losing weight...
December 1, 2014
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