Welcome to KnowYourThyroid
We are dedicated to offering hope to those who suffer from hypothyroidism by sharing the latest news about thyroid health. We keep you up to date on the latest treatments, diagnostic testing and symptom control, as well as nutritional information and exercise ideas that benefit those who are dealing with thyroid dysfunction.
Read MoreFDA Continues to Expose Children to Dangerous Chemicals
The FDA continues to allow exposure of our children to dangerous chemicals in our plastic food packaging and in food handling equipment. The chemical, perchlorate, a component of rocket fuel, disrupts the thyroid gland’s normal function and reduces production of the thyroid hormone needed for healthy fetal and child brain development. Advocates for regulation of perchlorate…
Read MoreBiotin: Great Hair, Skin, Nails, But
Biotin is a great supplement for hair, skin and nails, however there is a downside to taking this vitamin. Did you know that taking biotin can cause a risk of misdiagnosis of a heart attack, as well as hormone tests for thyroid issues. It seems that taking this vitamin is causing lab results to be skewed.…
Read MoreHow to Reduce Your Chemical Exposure
As we start the new year, there are a few of us who have vowed to reduce our chemical exposure. By that I am talking about the environmental chemicals we all are exposed to. Now, I know that those chemicals are everywhere and in everything, however, I am on a mission to reduce my exposure.…
Read More10 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight
Are you struggling with weight loss? Here’s 10 Reasons you can’t lose weight. It’s the new year and all anyone is talking about is how to lose weight! Yes, we have all heard the hype; start this diet, try this exercise routine, buy this meal service. But what about the people who have already been…
Read MoreThyroid Symptoms: Is It All In Your Head?
Thyroid symptoms can be varied and blaring or they can be subtle and mildly annoying. But, there are a few symptoms that many who have thyroid disease mention. The first one I had and struggled with a lot was being cold. I was always freezing cold. It felt like the cold was deep in my…
Read MoreHeart Failure Linked to Thyroid Problems
Heart failure is being linked to sub-clinical hypothyroidism and low T-3 thyroid hormones. But, if you need a thyroid hormone, what do they give you? They will only give you T-4. This comes with the explanation that your body will convert that T-4 hormone to T-3 hormone. Research suggests there are groups of people who…
Read MoreWomen’s Fertility Affected By Mild-Low Thyroid
Women’s fertility can be affected by many things and one of those things can have an influence on a women’s fertility, her health and the baby’s health and development. What one thing could possibly be that important to their health? It’s thyroid hormone! Doctors have known for some time that women with low thyroid hormone levels…
Read MorePost Natal Depression or Is It Your Thyroid
Post natal depression affects many women and many times it is diagnosed as depression and anxiety. However, sometimes it is your thyroid that is causing the upset. For some women, they are at home settling into life with their new baby and then the post natal issues start showing up. This disease starts showing up…
Read MoreYour Thyroid Health Determines Your Pregnancy Health
Your thyroid health has a direct relationship with your pregnancy health. If your thyroid is not functioning normally before and during your pregnancy, you take a chance that your baby will not develop properly. I ran across this article on an Ukrainian website with magictr as the author. They do a good job of explaining…
Read MoreBPA And Cash Register Receipts
BPA and cash register receipts may be causing more health problems than you realize! Countries in Europe and Canada have banned the use of this chemical in baby bottles and in 2011, France banned the use of BPA in any food or beverage packaging. However, the FDA has decided the ban was not necessary here…
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