Thyroid Health Coaching
Healthy Thyroid, Thriving Team: The Impact of Thyroid Health on Employee Wellness Thyroid health plays a crucial role in overall wellbeing, influencing everything from energy levels to metabolism. In the fast-paced environment of the workplace, maintaining a healthy thyroid is essential for optimal performance and employee wellness. Have you ever considered how improving your thyroid […]
The health of your hair is directly linked to your thyroid gland, but I didn’t know that the health of your scalp is just as important. And your scalp is skin. What does it have to do with hair loss? What I learned, is that your scalp health may impact your hair. Checklist of thyroid-related […]
Your thyroid needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. When you have an issue with your thyroid, you may think that taking a supplement focused on supporting your health may be a great idea, right? Supplements like Metagenics’ Thyrosol, Solal’s Thyroplex, Thyrovive, and supplements that contain kelp. Iodine is a tricky little thing. Think of it […]
The importance of working with a functional medicine doctor is particularly significant for thyroid patients, especially those diagnosed with conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This blog post will explore the unique approach of functional medicine and why it is essential for individuals seeking to improve their thyroid health. Understanding Functional Medicine Functional medicine differs from conventional medicine […]
When it comes to thyroid health, many people focus on the hormones TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) and T4 (Thyroxine). However, there’s another crucial hormone in the mix: T3 (Triiodothyronine). T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone that your body actually uses to regulate metabolism, energy levels, and overall health. But did you know that […]
Selenium is a key nutrient that supports thyroid health.
It’s always worrying when you suddenly notice you’re losing more hair than usual. I’ve seen it firsthand — washing my hair, combing through conditioner, and then spotting a clump of hair stuck in the brush. It’s upsetting, and you’re not alone if you’ve felt this way too. But could your thyroid be the reason behind […]
The standard approach to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism is to measure your TSH and T4 levels with blood tests. Then, depending on the levels of these two markers, your doctor will prescribe T4-only medication (which contains levothyroxine, a synthetic T4 medication under the brand names like Eltroxin or Euthyrox), or adjust your prescription. The goal? […]
I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in 2003, and like every other good patient, I had my labs done every 6 months. The labs the doctor requested were usually TSH and T4. The result was usually “every looks fine, your labs are normal”, and every now and then the doctor might do a slight […]
Tracking your signs and symptoms can provide vital information and clues to whether your treatment plan, your medication levels, supplements and even lifestyle changes are effective or not. Doctors use “symptoms” and “signs” in a very specific way: Symptom: something that you, the patient, feels or complains about. Sign: a specific observation or measurement that […]
