Originally published on 5th March 2016 Last updated on 10th June 2024 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid or thyroid disease, is a condition where the thyroid gland (a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck) does not create enough thyroid hormone. …
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them.
Originally published on 14th November 2017 Last updated on 13th September 2024 As well as thyroid hormones, many other hormones are also part of the endocrine system, which all work in balance with one another. They regulate body temperature, metabolism,…
As well as being asked this question by many readers, it’s also one I wondered before having my own children. Is there a way to prevent them from experiencing all the thyroid issues and symptoms I have?
Originally published on 27th May 2016 Last updated on 9th August 2024 Stomach acid is needed in the body to break down food and get rid of bad bacteria. It is made as and when you eat, but many hypothyroid…
Originally published on 24th March 2016 Last updated on 9th August 2024 Did you know that there are multiple medication options for hypothyroidism? Are you on the right one for you? Could a change in medication change your life?
Originally published on 5th April 2022 Last updated on 9th August 2024 One of the most common questions I am asked is: What is The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism? What I Mean By ‘Diet’. Many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s…
Originally published on 31st May 2017 Last updated on 7th August 2024 As someone who was diagnosed with a ‘borderline underactive thyroid’, I always wince at the phrase.
Originally published on 17th March 2020 Last updated on 7th August 2024 Many of us with health conditions such as hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid and/or Hashimoto’s, dream of becoming parents one day. I hear from other thyroid patients every day…
Originally published on 11th August 2020 Last updated on 7th August 2024 Many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s worry about getting through a healthy pregnancy with their thyroid condition. I am often asked what I did to promote looking after both…
