Help with Hypothyroidism
“Your genes load the gun. Your lifestyle pulls the trigger.” – Mehment Oz You may have the genes for an underactive thyroid, Hashimoto’s, or even other conditions or diseases. But for most of us, having the genetics doesn’t mean that we will have the disease. Epigenetics is the science of how genes are influenced by […]
Just about every cell in your body needs thyroid hormones to function optimally. When you are hypothyroid, there is not enough thyroid hormones in your body, and you can experience a wide variety of symptoms. Here are a list of possible symptoms that I could find, so there could be more symptoms. Which of these symptoms do […]
If you want to have a complete view of the status of your thyroid gland, you must ask for the following thyroid lab tests: TSH Free T4 Free T3 TPO antibodies TG antibodies Reverse T3 (if you have been under severe stress or recently had surgery) Iron & Ferritin (technically not a thyroid lab test, but […]
You have been struggling with some strange symptoms, like unexplained weight gain (you are definitely not pregnant), feeling very tired all the time, and sleeping for all hours of the day. Someone then suggested that you have your thyroid tested, or you make an appointment to see your doctor. It makes sense, so you do […]
