Thyroid Sick? There can be plenty of reasons! Diet and Hormones Diet plays a large part (50%) in making the thyroid sick. Hypothyroids are unable to digest wheat and other grains effectively. There is often growth hormone and cortisol reduction. The wheat protein interferes with the thyroid protein. Wheat contains […]
Thyroid in Women Blog
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Hypothyroidism symptoms in women can be different from those in men, teens, and children. However, the disease itself most often affects middle-aged or older women. This under active thyroid condition occurs when your thyroid gland stops producing enough hormones. Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes hypothyroidism. Radiation […]
Ashwagandha, scientific name Withania somnifera, also known as Indian Ginseng, is a member of the nightshade family Solanaceae. The family contains a number of medicinal and agricultural plants, including potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cape gooseberries. Ashwagandha thyroid products in particular are popular with people who have subclinical hypothyroidism or […]
Congenital Hypothyroidism in Newborns The thyroid gland system, which consists of the thyroid gland and two specialized brain centers known as the hypothalamus and pituitary, forms and almost completely matures while a baby is developing in the uterus. Early in the first trimester of pregnancy, embryonic tissues located at the […]
In 1835 Robert Graves, a British physician, described signs of thyroid disease including exophthalmos (forward protrusion of the eyes), and his name has become an eponym for an eye condition associated with thyroid dysfunction. Although most frequently associated with hyperthyroidism, this eye condition (Graves’ ophthalmopathy) can occur in patients with […]
Does routine thyroid screening of adults (especially women) fit into a 2020’s model of cost-efficient, quality healthcare? During the last decade, the delivery, quality, and cost of healthcare in America have been controversial subjects of discussion and debate. While the public, government, medical, and insurance sectors argue over the best […]
Breast/ovarian/cervical cancer, pregnancy, and menopause are all unique health concerns for women. However, more females die from heart attacks than males. They are also more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, develop urinary tract disorders, and have autoimmune and thyroid diseases. Likewise, sexually transmitted diseases can do more harm […]
Multinodular Goiter: Its Causes, Treatment, Complications and More How Common Is Goiter? Goiter, particularly multinodular goiter (MNG), is the most common thyroid disease globally. An estimated 1.5 billion people , or 15% of the population, have one. Fortunately, most multinodular goiters are not life-threatening and many remain undetected. Nevertheless, MNGs […]
Postpartum Thyroiditis – The Roller Coaster Ride for New Mothers. Having a baby can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a woman’s life. It can also be one of the most exhausting. Up and down all night, unpredictable schedules, added demands and responsibilities – all of these can […]
Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism is one of the most increasingly common autoimmune disorders. It comes in various forms but they’re all characterized by abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones T4 and T3. There are also various causes but the most common cause globally is still iodine deficiency simply because a huge number […]