Tag: thyroid
Subacute Thyroiditis Guide: Recovery Time, Treatment, Diagnosis & More
Subacute thyroiditis may not be as common as other thyroid conditions, but it’s still a big problem for those who develop it. This condition may result in pain in your thyroid gland and can be confused with other disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Learn how to diagnose this condition, how long it…
List of Prescription Medications That Cause Thyroid Problems
It’s estimated that at least 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication and that up to 20% of Americans take five or more medications (1). We know, if you read this blog, that up to 15% of patients in the United States also take thyroid hormone (2) (a prescription medication) for thyroid disease. When…
Why Free T3 & Total T3 are the Most Important Thyroid Lab Tests
The free T3 and total T3 lab tests are among the most important for evaluating thyroid function in your body. These tests give vital information as to how your body is processing thyroid hormones. And they give you information about the hormone that is responsible for activating your cells and turning on your genes. These…
T4 to T3 Conversion: Factors That Decrease Thyroid Function
T4 to T3 conversion, sometimes referred to as peripheral thyroid conversion, is probably the most important thing happening in your body right now. It’s the process by which your body meticulously activates thyroid hormone on an as-needed basis to provide your cells with exactly the right amount of thyroid hormone at exactly the right time.…
Is Having A Suppressed TSH Dangerous? Learn the Pros & Cons
Is having a suppressed TSH dangerous to your body? Will it cause bone loss or damage to your heart? Can the negative side effects be mitigated or avoided with other interventions? In this post, we will discuss the pros and cons of having a suppressed TSH including what potential negative side effects it can cause,…
Complete T4 and T3 Guide: What Do They Mean for your Thyroid?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid problem then you may, at some point, have thrown your hands up in the air in frustration. After all, why does it even matter if you as a thyroid patient understand how your thyroid functions? For one simple reason: The thyroid patients who understand thyroid function are always…
New Optimal Thyroid Lab Ranges for All Thyroid Lab Tests
Do you have the feeling that your thyroid hormones may not be optimal even though they are normal? Does it make sense to you that each person might have a different optimal level? Or that maybe your genetics are playing a role in your thyroid function? If you answered yes then this article is for…
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatments: Do You Have to Sit & Wait?
Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you wondering about how to treat or manage this condition? If so then you need to understand the main difference between the standard approach and the integrative approach to treating this disease. In this guide, you will learn the basics of Hashimoto’s, what causes this condition, how it presents…
All Thyroid Lab Tests: The Full Panel & Follow Up Panel
Are you one of the thousands of people out there who have been told that they have “normal” thyroid lab tests even though you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism? If so, you are in the right place because this problem can easily be explained: You aren’t getting the correct lab tests. If you…
What to Look for in a Thyroid Doctor to Start Feeling Better
Does it feel like your current thyroid treatment isn’t working? Have you been reading a lot about your thyroid but now you are more confused? If you fall into these categories then the answer may be to find the right thyroid doctor. There is no substitute for an experienced physician who understands the importance of…
