Thyroid Health Coaching
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? […]
The (scary) statistics about hypothyroidism [1]: An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. One in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Then, let’s add the following statistics [2]: In iodine-sufficient regions, autoimmune thyroid disease […]
The American Thyroid Association define the autoimmune Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis as follows: “Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disorder. This means you develop antibodies [thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and/or thyroglobulin (Tg) antibodies] that damage your thyroid gland. These antibodies cause inflammation in your thyroid gland.” [1] What […]
If you have been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, I believe it is important to know at which stage you are. Most patients are only finally diagnosed at the advanced stages, where there is already significant damage to the thyroid gland. Stage 1: Genetic predisposition You have the genes that puts you at […]
