Originally published on 25th May 2016 Last updated on 25th May 2023 Every year, the 25th May is World Thyroid Day; an international event for raising awareness of what the thyroid gland does, what different types of thyroid conditions there are…
Originally published on 25th May 2016 Last updated on 25th May 2023 Every year, the 25th May is World Thyroid Day; an international event for raising awareness of what the thyroid gland does, what different types of thyroid conditions there are…
This World Thyroid Day post has been sponsored by Monitor My Health online blood tests. Every year, the 25th May is World Thyroid Day; an international event for raising awareness of what the thyroid gland is, what different thyroid conditions…
Originally published on 10th October 2018 Last updated on 10th October 2023 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Feelings The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a great day to show your support towards better mental health knowledge and awareness,…
Originally published on 10th September 2018 Last updated on 10th September 2023 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts When I was in the first few months of my hypothyroidism diagnosis, I was suicidal. My quality of life was so poor…
Originally published on 8th March 2018 Last updated on 8th March 2024 The 8th March marks International Women’s Day, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s affects a lot more women than men (7-15 times more women), but…
Originally published on 12th December 2017 Last updated on 23rd February 2024 I’d like to thank the lovely Margaret for featuring in this blog. I’ve known Margaret through my online support group for thyroid patients, for years now and she’s…
Originally published on 28th June 2022 Last updated on 16th February 2024 Self-care isn’t just bubble baths, face masks and duvet days. Self-care is the very practice of taking action to preserve or improve your health. It can be great…
Originally published on 20th June 2017 Last updated on 12th February 2024 Many people living with hypothyroidism and / or Hashimoto’s complain of muscle and joint pain being among the most bothersome thyroid symptoms. As well as the intense fatigue that…
Originally published on 24th October 2017 Last updated on 9th February 2024 I often see thyroid patients asking “What type of doctor should I see?” Confused about the options between a regular GP, endocrinologist, functional doctor, naturopath and others, it can…
Originally published on 19th March 2019 Last updated on 29th January 2024 Does having an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism reduce your immune function? In other words – do we get sick more easily than others? Let’s look at why this…