“Chronic illness”. It’s a term that sounds scary and dramatic to some. A chronic illness is a condition or disease that is long-lasting and usually lifelong, which includes Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. Having a chronic illness, well, two of them actually,…
Note: I initially wrote this article when my health was in a fairly bad place. I was experiencing thyroid flares a lot. I use public transport, specifically the tram, to travel to work daily. In the past I have used…
The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones. These hormones regulate the body’s growth, metabolism and sexual function. The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal gland, and the reproductive organs (ovaries and testes).…
Have you just been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism? Do you want to learn more about it? You’re in the right place. I’ve got you. I’ve created this page to get you started without overwhelming you. I know…