Are you struggling with hypothyroidism and losing weight? But, no matter what you try, the pounds won’t budge. So instead, the scale keeps creeping up. You probably have tried every diet out there, even some you don’t want to tell anyone about because they are so bizarre and crazy. But you were willing to try…
Thyroid Testing and Treatment Guide
Plus, the three factors linked to the rise in thyroid Disease. If you are here, you or someone you know is one of the rapidly growing numbers of individuals needing thyroid testing. Or you may be here because you have unfortunately experienced less than adequate medical care; you still suffer from symptoms and don’t know…
TSH Blood Tests-What Are Normal TSH Levels
If you have been feeling fatigued, dealing with brain fog, or gaining weight, you may need a TSH blood test to check your thyroid function. A TSH test is the blood test that is ordered to evaluate how well your thyroid works. There are several different thyroid tests, but the most common and the first…
Unlikely Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
It’s estimated that as many as 20 million Americans have hypothyroidism, and up to 60% of this group has non-traditional symptoms of hypothyroidism. You may have heard about the various hypothyroidism symptoms that many suffer from, or maybe you are experiencing these symptoms that may include: While this list includes the most common symptoms of…
Treating Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, causing problems with metabolism, heart rate, and growth. Subclinical hypothyroidism is rising, affecting more people and a more comprehensive population range. Thyroid issues used to be linked to older women who had a family history of thyroid disease, but that isn’t the case…
Ten Most Common Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Hyperthyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms occur when the thyroid gland produces too many thyroid hormones. This small butterfly-shaped gland sits in front of the trachea (windpipe) in the neck. It produces two main thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones regulate your metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Unfortunately, too many of these hormones…
Three Common Graves Disease Treatment Options
Graves disease is on the rise and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. This autoimmune disease develops antibodies that attack the thyroid, causing it to produce more hormones than the body needs. This excess of hormones causes a wide variety of symptoms, including: There are also these physical signs: Causes of Graves Disease There…
What Is A Goitre (Goiter) and Can It Be Treated?
The term goiter, which is the British/European variant of goiter, refers to the swelling of the thyroid. The thyroid is located at the front of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. This small, butterfly-shaped gland produces the hormones T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine).Most T4 hormone is converted to T3 in the liver and the…
Is Losing Weight With Hypothyroidism Even Possible?
Is losing weight linked to thyroid function? Unfortunately, no matter what you try, losing weight with hypothyroidism is almost impossible, and you probably are still gaining! Are you trying to lose weight, but instead, you have been gaining weight steadily for the last few months or maybe years? The frustrating part is that many of…
3 Common Tests For Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
By Corri Peterson If you are being tested for thyroid peroxidase antibodies, there is a reason your doctor believes you may have an autoimmune thyroid disease. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies’ presence indicates that the cause of thyroid disease is an autoimmune disorder, such as Hashimoto’s disease or Graves’ disease. With these autoimmune disorders, your immune system…