One the first things I learned when I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, is that the thyroid gland needs the mineral iodine to make thyroid hormones. So the “logical” conclusion is that if you take a supplement with iodine in, surely your thyroid gland will make more thyroid hormones. But unfortunately, this is not […]
Thyroid medication does not treat your thyroid
One of the biggest misconceptions in many hypothyroid patients that I have come across is that thyroid medication treats the thyroid gland. I too had this misconception for many years. I thought, as per other medications, that you take it and it will treat the problem, fix it, sort it out. But with thyroid medication, […]
The fillers used in Eythyrox and Eltroxin tablets
Over the last 2 years, both pharmaceutical companies changed the ingredients of Euthyrox and Eltroxin. The active ingredient, levothyroxine sodium, is the same. But what makes up the rest of the tablets? I have been using Euthyrox for about 10 years. Then, about 2 years ago, they changed the formula. While the active ingredient was […]
Getting back to basics in 2023: Know your numbers
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Perfect timing to refocus on your thyroid health. And to start us off this year, I want to get back to basics. The first of the basics is to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. When last did you have your thyroid labs done? If it was a few months ago, I recommend that […]
Your thinking impacts your body
We often don’t think about how our mindsets can actually impact our health. What we think impacts what we feel which can have a real impact on your physiology! Here’s an example to illustrate to you how real the impact of your thoughts is on your body: Imagine that you are afraid to speak in […]
When to take your thyroid medication
Many thyroid patients take their thyroid pills every day as prescribed, yet they don’t feel better. Today I want to look at the factors that impact how your thyroid medication is absorbed, or not. When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2003, my doctor never told me that I would be taking my thyroid medication […]
Does your metabolism slow down with age?
The well-known “fact” that your metabolism slows down as you get older, is not true! Here is what the latest research found.
T4 treatment for hypothyroidism is not enough
T4 medication is the gold standard when it comes to treating hypothyroidism. But research shown that it is rarely enough and patients need a personalised approach.
Hypothyroid? 5 questions to ask your doctor
How do you know if you are receiving the best advice and support from your doctor? Here are 5 questions you can (and should) ask your doctor if you are struggling with the symptoms of an underactive thyroid. If you don’t have time to read the post, don’t worry! Then simply watch the video! You […]
What is Reverse T3? And does it matter?
When you are struggling with an underactive thyroid and your symptoms are not getting better, you may have high levels of Reverse T3. Reverse T3 (also written as rT3) is one of those thyroid tests that most doctors will not request. I believe that many conventional doctors do not understand the value of the test, […]