Almost 90 percent of the hormone produced by your thyroid is in the form of T4, the inactive form. Your liver then needs to convert the T4 into T3 – the active form – with the help of an enzyme. Poor thyroid function has been linked to conditions like fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, acne, eczema, […]
Hormones secreted by your thyroid interact with all your other hormones, including insulin, cortisol, and sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. All of the hormones are in constant communication, which explains why the health of the thyroid is connected to so many other symptoms and diseases.
Diagnosis. Getting Tested, and Re-Tested if necessary. And even if all your lab’ tests turn out normal, you’re still likely have sub-clinical hypothyroidism if you have multiple symptoms. If you’re GP won’t order these tests, then perhaps it’s time to find a good ‘Integrative’ GP and/or a Naturopath. WHAT TO TEST. TSH Test – […]
Do you have all the symptoms of a thyroid problem yet your blood test came back negative? Endocrinologist Kenneth Blanchard, M.D. Massachusetts says – “The key thing is … doctors are always told that TSH is the test that gives us a yes or no answer. And, in fact, I think that’s fundamentally wrong. The […]
Adrenal Fatigue (that’s many of us in the modern world) can and does lead to thyroid issues. Meditation and practicing Mindfulness is the best medicine here.
An over active thyroid may cause weight loss but it’s not a healthy state to be in of course.
Graves’ Disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis). It is far less common than an UNDERactive/ hyPOthyroid. HypERactive thyroid is caused by thyroid autoantibodies that activate the TSH-receptor, thereby stimulating thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion, and thyroid growth (enlarged goiter). Symptoms include […]
The thyroid gland produces two primary hormones – thyroxine (also referred to as T4) and tri-iodothyronine (also referred to as T3). An overactive thyroid releases too much T4 and T3 into the bloodstream, causing the metabolism to speed up too much. It affects more women than men, in fact 2 in 10 when will experience […]
A humid/mouldy environment just makes allergies so much worse. Everything feels constantly wet. I live in this kind of climate and the mould in summer is crazy. I bought a dehumidifier and it has pretty much solved the problem. Or you can DIY using chalk.
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant, and is needed for a healthy immune function. It also keeps our skin supple and elastic thanks to its role in collagen production, and supporting wound healing and circulation. Extra Vitamin C will be needed in times of stress, and in treating allergies like eczema, asthma, sinusitis, dermatitis and […]
