Hormone Therapy for Your Thyroid It seems these days that almost everyone could stand to lose a few kilograms. As people concerned about their health, appearance, and keeping up with the kids, we pay particular attention to changes on the scale. If you live an active lifestyle and eat a balanced diet but you just cannot seem to lose weight, the answer may be your … [Read more...] about Understanding Hormone Therapy for Your Thyroid
Thyroid Disorders
The 10 Most Common Thyroid Disease Symptoms
Thyroid disease is a more common problem than most people think. Thyroid disease symptoms most often occur when the thyroid is either overactive or underactive. The primary function of the thyroid is to produce the hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism. There are actually a number of different thyroid problems that a patient can suffer from, but many of these different … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Common Thyroid Disease Symptoms
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the autoimmune system
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a disorder of the thyroid that is believed to be caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors, some of which are unknown. Sufferers of this condition have white blood cells (lymphocytes) that accumulate in the thyroid, damaging the thyroid cells. When too many cells die or are damaged, the thyroid function is hindered making it unable … [Read more...] about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the autoimmune system
Alternative medicine for thyroid disease
Generally speaking, conventional medicine has a good handle on how to treat thyroid disorders. Hyper- and hypo-thyroidism are usually routinely managed with medications that are designed to restore the body’s hormone balance. Contemporary medications are rigorously tested and determined to be safe and effective before being made available. This leaves little room for the … [Read more...] about Alternative medicine for thyroid disease
Thyroid Problems Affect Men Too
Most of what you read about thyroid problems is generally directed at women. Some of the common symptoms include difficulty conceiving or menstrual difficulties. Among the causes of an underactive thyroid, you may often see menopause listed. While all of these are true, it leads some people to believe that thyroid problems only affect women. We are here to tell you that men can … [Read more...] about Thyroid Problems Affect Men Too
The Complexities of Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism can evolve into serious a condition but, unfortunately, some of the first symptoms of hypothyroidism may be experienced as nuisances more than anything. For example, you might have trouble with aches and pains in your joints, you may feel like you are retaining water a bit more than usual and you may have dry skin and feel generally rundown. While these can all … [Read more...] about The Complexities of Hypothyroidism
About Thyroid Health
Thyroid health screener The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy use. Common problems with the thyroid gland include overactivity, known as hyperthyroidism and underactivity, known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid health screener tests some of the common symptoms and risk factors for thyroid disease. Take our thyroid health … [Read more...] about About Thyroid Health
Thyroid Health Screener
The thyroid is a gland of the endocrine system. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence or Adam’s apple). It is responsible for the regulation of thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and thriiodothyronine (T3) that play a large role in the proper conversion of calories and oxygen to energy, called metabolism. For … [Read more...] about Thyroid Health Screener
When to Seek Treatment for the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
About Hypothyroidism You should never delay getting treatment when you notice any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. The sooner you talk to your doctor and find out if the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by a thyroid condition the better. Getting prompt treatment will decrease the severity of the symptoms of hypothyroidism which may get worse as the disease … [Read more...] about When to Seek Treatment for the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Replacement Therapy
Thyroid replacement therapy is most commonly used in patients who have clinical hypothyroidism. This also includes patients with conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and those who have previously undergone thyroidectomy. Thyroxine Thyroxine is also known as levothyroxine or simply, T4. It is a synthetic version of the hormone naturally produced by the body. Thyroxine … [Read more...] about Thyroid Replacement Therapy
