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…
What are the between Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism?
Is there a difference between Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism? I often hear these two terms being used interchangeably, but there is actually a difference between these terms. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland is under functioning. The reason as to why your thyroid isn’t functioning optimally could be a number of…
What’s Your Thyroid Type?
Identifying the root cause of your thyroid condition is one of the key things that allows functional medicine to be so effective in treating thyroid issues.