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…
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…
Originally published on 23rd May 2016 Last updated on 29th January 2024 Children and teenagers who develop hypothyroidism typically have the same signs and symptoms as adults do, but they may also experience poor growth, develop their adult teeth later than other children, have…
Originally published on 11th May 2016 Last updated on 19th January 2024 Trying to look at having hypothyroidism in a more positive light can be difficult, but I try to look at it that way when I feel things are getting…
Originally published on 10th April 2016 Last updated on 5th January 2024 Here are a whopping 50 things that I feel only people with hypothyroidism tend to fully understand!
Originally published on 1st January 2017 Last updated on 31st December 2023 I’m writing this blog post after Christmas Day, having overindulged in sugary food I wouldn’t usually and spending the last few days feeling grateful for the friends and…
Originally published on 17th February 2016 Last updated on 18th December 2023 “Adrenal fatigue” is a term we hear a lot in the thyroid community. This well spoken of condition concerning the adrenal glands has been debunked by the mainstream…
Originally published on 29th July 2016 Last updated on 25th November 2023 A ‘Spoonie’? What’s a ‘Spoonie’? The spoon theory is a metaphor those with a disability, chronic illness, health condition or autoimmune disease, may use to explain the reduced…
Originally published on 11th March 2016 Last updated on 24th November 2023 As a thyroid patient, the below blood tests are recommended to get the full picture of what’s going on. If you still have symptoms, despite being on thyroid medication,…
Originally published on 26th November 2019 Last updated on 24th November 2023 This time of year is known for being fun, enjoyable, a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family, and take a break from work. However,…
Originally published on 1st June 2016 Last updated on 20th November 2023 Do you have a scalloped tongue? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If you’ve answered yes to both, then you may not be aware of the connection between…