Originally published on 6th April 2016 Last updated on 15th July 2024 Hello friend, family member, spouse, work colleague or doctor of someone who lives with an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. You know someone living with an often misunderstood disease. …
Originally published on 9th May 2017 Last updated on 10th May 2024 The topic of whether hypothyroidism can be ‘cured’ comes up a lot. “Can you get off thyroid medication once you start taking it?” “How do I cure my…
Originally published on 17th March 2017 Last updated on 12th April 2024 Those with thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and on thyroid medication such as Levothyroxine, Synthroid, Armour, Liothyronine etc. may find themselves asking: Why don’t I tolerate…
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 June 2016 Last updated on 11th March 2024 You may have wondered what caused your thyroid condition. Could it be one of the below?
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…
Many of us have wondered if our thyroid condition can be cured, and whilst for most of us, we’re unfortunately stuck with it for life, there are some forms of thyroid disease that can come and go.
Mary Shomon is a well-recognised and well-respected thyroid patient advocate. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, she has been a health activist for over twenty-years. The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough is just one of several books by Mary. This one looks at…
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…
I often hear from fellow thyroid patients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s who want to know what they can do to ensure they have a healthy pregnancy and good chance of conceiving a child. I have covered what I did personally…
