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…
Month: March 2022
Hashimoto Thyroid Disease-Are You At Risk
By Corri Peterson Hashimoto thyroid disease or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, aka chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. This condition tends to run in families and it’s most common in adult females, but anyone can develop it. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease targeting the thyroid, causing inflammation. This inflammation causes…
How To Ease Underactive Thyroid Symptoms
By Corri Peterson Underactive thyroid symptoms are most common in women over age 50. It’s a condition caused by an underproduction of thyroid hormone and it affects women six times as often as it does men. It’s estimated that roughly 13 million people in the U.S. struggle with underactive thyroid symptoms, although many experts believe…
Improving Thyroid Gland Function-17 Toxins To Avoid
By Corri Peterson Are you trying to lose weight, or maybe you are struggling with depression? What if I told you that improving your thyroid gland function would improve your overall health? Let’s talk about the weight issue, those pounds that won’t budge no matter what you try. But instead, the scale keeps creeping up….
What Causes Hypothyroidism- 3 Common Triggers
By Corri Peterson Thyroid disease is on the rise, but what causes hypothyroidism symptoms? It’s common to know a friend, relative, co-worker, or neighbor who has some version of thyroid dysfunction, the symptoms are becoming well-known. But what causes hypothyroidism? According to Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski, D.N., A better question is, “What are the causes of…