5 Ways to Stay Energized with Hypothyroidism
Does having an underactive thyroid cause fatigue and tiredness…YES Does having an underactive thyroid mean you never have energy…NO Having hypothyroidism does not mean you have to suffer from debilitating fatigue and exhaustion for the rest of your life. Nay, nay, I say… So, as you are working on improving…
3 Reason Why You Might Still Feel Like Crap on Thyroid Medication
Did you know that many people who are diagnosed with hypothyroidism and start on thyroid medication don’t always feel better? You would think that starting on a thyroid medication might be the answer to all of your hypothyroid symptoms like: Now, there is usually a bit of a period whereby…
5 Things Everyone Needs to Know about their Thyroid!
Let’s start with a quick anatomy review. Your thyroid is a tiny butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your throat (1). Your thyroid gland is an endocrine gland, which means it produces and releases hormones. The thyroid hormones produced by your thyroid gland (thyroxine and triiodothyronine), exert an…
Estrogen Dominance: What is it and What you can do about it
Estrogen dominance is a term that seems to be gaining in popularity. More and more I hear women come into the office already familiar with what the terms is. But, if you are anything like me about 10 years ago, then perhaps you aren’t too sure of what it truly…
Thyroid Health 101: Types of Thyroid Antibodies
Did you know that Hashimoto’s, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (1)? This disease has been estimated to affected 5 in 100 Americans and 40% more common in women (1). Not only is there an autoimmune form of hypothyroidism, there is also an autoimmune version of hyperthyroidism known as…
