Originally published on 12th January 2016 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Do you suspect you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or Hashimoto’s? Or do you have one that you’ve been told is ‘optimally treated’, yet still have symptoms? The…
Originally published on 12th January 2016 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Do you suspect you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or Hashimoto’s? Or do you have one that you’ve been told is ‘optimally treated’, yet still have symptoms? The…
Originally published on 18th September 2018 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are actually among the most common medical conditions, however, because the list of symptoms for hypothyroidism is so long and…
Originally published on 8th September 2020 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Issues surrounding sleep can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a thyroid condition. Trouble falling asleep and waking up frequently are often asked about…
Originally published on 21st May 2016 Last updated on 5th April 2024 There are certain supplements that support thyroid function and maintaining optimal levels. It’s important to consider other possible problems, so not just your thyroid, such as low vitamin…
Weight gain with hypothyroidism is commonly recognised and understood. However, I also hear from many thyroid patients who do not experience this and actually experience the opposite: unintentional weight loss. Why does this happen?
Originally published on 6th December 2016 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Losing your hair can be very upsetting. It’s not just vanity, hair also contributes to your identity and is yet another way that hypothyroidism can wreak its havoc.…
Originally published on 12th February 2016 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Browse thyroid patient communities online and you’ll find hoards of people saying that doctors testing only TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is keeping many people undiagnosed, untreated or under-treated.…
Originally published on 2nd August 2018 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Do you, despite feeling tired and perhaps even exhausted, still struggle to sleep and shut down at night? Or do you wake back up frequently? It’s a common…
Originally published on 7th August 2018 Last updated on 25th March 2024 As I’ve discussed in a previous post, increased intestinal permeability (often inaccurately referred to as ‘leaky gut’) and more specifically, Candida (a yeast overgrowth) is very common in…
Originally published on 10th July 2018 Last updated on 22nd March 2024 There are certain low vitamin and mineral levels that commonly exist alongside hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. It may be tied in to your diet or gut health and how…
