Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
Belinda Elwin is the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department at War Memorial Hospital. Her qualifications include Bach. Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Newcastle and Accredited Practising Dietitian Membership from the Dietitians Association of Australia. Belinda is a fully Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist who has experience working with both … [Read more...] about Belinda Elwin
Juhi Bhambhaney is a Dietitian and Nutritionist. Her qualifications include Master of Nutrition & Dietetics, Bachelor of Science (Food Science) from the University of Sydney and Accredited Practising Dietitian Membership from the Dietitians Association of Australia. Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. Juhi provides personally tailored advice to her clients. Her … [Read more...] about Juhi Bhambhaney
Do you have trouble maintaining a healthy weight? Do you exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet, but still find that you are sluggish and can’t stop gaining weight? Do you eat everything you can, but you keep losing weight and having digestive tract issues? Your problem may not lie in anything you’re doing or eating. You simply may have a problem with your thyroid … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Healthy Thyroid
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease The symptoms of thyroid disease are going to vary from one person to the next. The symptoms depend on the type of thyroid problem. Thyroid hormone imbalance may be due to hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid. For both conditions, the symptoms may develop over a variable time frame. Many of the symptoms … [Read more...] about What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Diseases?
What is Graves Disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder, which affects the thyroid gland causing it to become overactive. In Graves disease, the body creates antibodies against the receptor on the thyroid gland, the antibodies then act like a normal hormone in the body (the thyroid stimulating hormone) and excite the thyroid gland. As a result of this heightened … [Read more...] about Graves Disease Signs and Symptoms
Function of the Thyroid Gland Your thyroid gland regulates and governs your metabolism by producing the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. If your thyroid does not produce enough T3 and T4, you have what is called hypothyroidism, which results in uncontrollable weight gain, fatigue, depression, and other issues. Severe, untreated hypothyroidism can result in severe weight gain, coma, … [Read more...] about Unhealthy Weight Loss and Hyperthyroidism
Most of the symptoms related to the problem of an overactive thyroid gland are easy to dismiss. They are common problems most of us are plagued by from time to time. One of the first warning signs that you should pay closer attention is when the common little annoyances happen more frequently than would be considered normal. The next sign is that you have more than one of the … [Read more...] about How to Recognise Overactive Thyroid Symptoms
What is Thyroid Cancer and What are the Risks? Thyroid cancer is the presence of cancerous cells within or around the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the neck and is responsible for basic metabolic function within the human body. What Causes this Cancer? Thyroid cancer causes are largely unknown. Exposure to a great deal of radiation may increase the chance of … [Read more...] about Thyroid Cancer Symptoms
Fatigue from Hyperthyroid Disease One of the most difficult symptoms of hyperthyroid disease is the fatigue and weakness that it causes. Many people are surprised to learn that fatigue is aggravated by this form of thyroid disease. The association with an over active thyroid sounds like it would make you more energetic. The reverse is actually true. Your body is burning so … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Fatigue Resulting from Hyperthyroid Disease
An Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Women are considered to be more at risk for developing an overactive thyroid than men. In fact, women develop the symptoms of an overactive thyroid ten times more frequently than men. The reason for the link between female anatomy and overactive thyroid disorder is largely a mystery, but women are encouraged to pay careful … [Read more...] about Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
