Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes a body’s antibodies to attack the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism. If you are experiencing fatigue, unexplained weight gain, sensitivity to cold, muscle and joint pain, and depression, you could be suffering with a thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s disease – but you don’t have to …
When your body’s antibodies wage war on your thyroid gland, it causes the autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s disease. Living with this condition is exhausting, draining, and can feel insurmountable. This attack on your thyroid, however, can be overcome with holistic care and support. 1. Hashimoto’s disease changes its form. Hashimoto’s disease begins as hyperthyroidism. …
Living with a chronic condition has many side effects, from pain to exhaustion to anxiety and depression. The worst side effect, however, is realizing that your doctor isn’t helping you. Maybe you have been through a battery of tests, only to be told that it’s all in your head, only to be given yet another …
By Lita Lee, Ph.D. Revised June 2006 Definitions: T4 (Synthroid) is the inactive form of the thyroid hormone. T3 (Cytomel) is the active form of the thyroid hormone. Thyroid glandulars (Nutripak, Armour, etc.) contain protein precursors to T4 and T3, which are digested to produce the active units of T4 and T3. In order to …
Psychiatric, Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Thyroid Disease i.e. it’s not all in your head! It’s a common scenario for hypothyroid patients, especially when you are undiagnosed due to your doctor’s over-reliance on a faulty TSH range, or treated with thyroxine T4-only medications: You go to the doctor; you complain about your depression, or your …
Alison’s hair was falling out in the shower. She ate well and exercised often yet she could not lose weight. A doctor’s visit was inconclusive. Standard tests were done on her thyroid, and everything looked normal. Alison knew something was wrong. She began to research thyroid dysfunction and uncovered a whole new conversation about thyroid …
