Originally published on 14th November 2017 Last updated on 3rd November 2023 As well as thyroid hormones, many other hormones are also part of the endocrine system, which all work in balance with one another. They regulate body temperature, metabolism,…
Originally published on 24th April 2018 Last updated on 26th October 2023 I’ve been very open about my experiences with acne, over the years. As a teenager, acne began but it wasn’t an alarming amount. It wasn’t until I decided…
Originally published on 3rd November 2017 Last updated on 19th October 2023 Do you still feel unwell on thyroid medication even though your doctor is insistent that your test results are coming back ‘fine’ or ‘normal’? Perhaps your doctor isn’t…
Originally published on 13th September 2016 Last updated on 12th October 2023 ‘Gluten-free’ is a phrase I’m sure you’ve seen a lot in the thyroid community. If you have hypothyroidism, specifically Hashimoto’s, it’s worth knowing why so many thyroid patients…
Originally published on 28th September 2021 Last updated on 12th October 2023 Did you know that you could be sensitive to gluten i.e. have it still cause you symptoms or problems, but not be Coeliac? If you have hypothyroidism and /or Hashimoto’s,…
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,…
I received an email saying: “Do you have any articles on advice and experiences around dating? I know it’s been hard for me to in the dating world. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s has definitely affected my dating life and finding any…
Originally published on 20th September 2018 Last updated on 1st October 2023 Vaccinations are always a controversial topic and among thyroid patients, the flu shot / flu jab especially. So, should we thyroid patients be getting the flu jab?
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…
A few years ago now, I put together the article 11 ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors That Actually Hurt Thyroid Patients. Since then, I’ve had a lot of feedback from fellow thyroid patients with even more remarks they’ve received and…
