Graves disease is on the rise and the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. This autoimmune disease develops antibodies that attack the thyroid, causing it to produce more hormones than the […]
What Is A Goitre (Goiter) and Can It Be Treated?
The term goitre, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ten Common Low Thyroid Symptoms Many Suffer With
By Corri Peterson Many symptoms are linked to poor thyroid function; however, there are ten common low thyroid symptoms that are the most bothersome. To help you understand the symptoms […]
Thyroid Blood Tests-What They Tell You
By Corri Peterson Thyroid blood tests should be the first laboratory tests run by your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain, fatigue, or moodiness. The thyroid gland is a […]