Originally published on 19th April 2016 Last updated on 8th January 2024 An untreated thyroid problem, such as undiagnosed hypothyroidism, or non-optimally treated hypothyroidism can lead to a number of other health problems. This is due to thyroid hormone being…
Originally published on 1st January 2016 Last updated on 1st January 2024 TW: Mental health, suicide January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a month dedicated to talking about thyroid disease. This awareness event gives us the chance to raise awareness around…
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 1st January 2019 Last updated on 31st December 2023 Whether you’ve just celebrated an event like Christmas, a wedding or the New Year, or perhaps went on holiday or took any other kind of break, you may…
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 30th May 2017 Last updated on 1st December 2023 Common questions about thyroid blood tests for those with medical conditions such as a thyroid disorder include: Do I take my thyroid medication as normal before the blood…
Fatigue is by far the most complained of thyroid symptom. Many of us experience this heavy, indescribable fatigue before diagnosis of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and for many, it may not entirely go away once on thyroid medication either. Why? This…
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…
Originally published on 29th August 2017 Last updated on 3rd November 2023 Along with many of the other symptoms of hypothyroidism, menstrual issues is a common one. Thyroid hormone is needed for pretty much every function and cell in the…
This is one of those questions I am asked surprisingly often, and it’s only gotten more frequently asked in online spaces as time has gone on: “Is anyone else’s hair not holding on to hair colour (dye) like it used…
