Category: Thyroid
The Connection Between Hashimoto’s and Hives & How to Stop it
There is a big connection between hives and Hashimoto’s disease. But what does this actually mean for your body or for your thyroid? Is it a sign that something else is wrong in your body? And if so, how do you manage it? Today we are going to explore the connection between hives and Hashimoto’s…
THYROID NEWS: WP Thyroid & Nature-Throid Recall for Subpotency (ALL Lots)
NP Thyroid and Nature-Throid Voluntary as of August 25th, 2020 Some more bad news for thyroid patients. RLC labs have issued a voluntary recall for ALL unexpired lots of both Nature-throid and WP thyroid as of August 25th, 2020 due to sub potency. This announcement can be found on RLC labs official website here as…
Here’s Why Quarantine 15 is a Big Problem for Thyroid Patients
People are Gaining Weight at an Alarming Rate And alarming is kind of an understatement. I’ve heard all sorts of reports including: 50% of women report gaining weight during quarantine 91% of people are staying home more than before COVID-19 At least 22% of people (1) report gaining 5-10 pounds 59% of people blame their weight…
Iodine & Hashimoto’s: Why It’s Not as Harmful As You Think
Will iodine flare up your Hashimoto’s and cause more damage to your thyroid gland or will it resolve your symptoms completely? Well… it depends on who you ask. If you ask me, iodine is an amazing nutrient that is incredibly beneficial to thyroid patients including those WITH Hashimoto’s. If you ask someone who has reacted…
Will Hair Loss from my Thyroid Ever Grow Back?
The Good News About Thyroid Hair Loss… It Can Grow Back Hair loss, next to weight loss, is one of the more tragic consequences of having low thyroid function. I don’t know a woman (or man) around that thinks losing their hair is acceptable and something that they are just okay with occurring. The hair…
What to Look for in a Thyroid Support Complex (6 things)
It might be tempting to think that you can take a thyroid support complex and call it day. Surely this will help improve your thyroid and give your body everything it needs, right? Not exactly… While supplementing for your thyroid is incredibly helpful, it’s only helpful if it’s done correctly. And not all thyroid support…
How to Beat Hashimoto’s Fatigue & Get Your Energy Back
As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to remind you how you feel from day to day. It’s not uncommon for women (and men) with this condition to suffer from what some refer to as debilitating fatigue. This is the type of fatigue that keeps you from enjoying your life. The kind of fatigue…
TSH Levels in Hypothyroidism: 3 Guidelines to Follow
This is actually a fairly contentious topic but we are going to dive in headfirst. There are many doctors, and patients included, who believe that the TSH is the single best way to assess thyroid function in your entire body. I am going to argue that this is completely false and that using the TSH…
Normal TSH Levels: Healthy Levels vs Abnormal Levels & More
Let me guess: You just got back from a visit to your doctor after being told that your thyroid is completely “normal”. But now you are trying to square how you can feel so poorly and have all of the symptoms of low thyroid but still have a “normal” thyroid? Did I get close? If…
Taking Thyroid Medication When You Don’t Need It – Is it Safe?
Thyroid Medication Is for Treating Low Thyroid Function Are you thinking about using thyroid medication even though your thyroid function is technically “normal”? If so, this article is for you. Thyroid medication refers to any medication which contains ACTIVE thyroid hormones. These hormones are incredibly powerful and play an important role in regulating many important…
