Originally published on 4th June 2016 Last updated on 6th March 2024 To supplement or not to supplement Vitamin D? That is the question. Did you know that many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s also have low Vitamin D levels?…
Originally published on 4th June 2016 Last updated on 6th March 2024 To supplement or not to supplement Vitamin D? That is the question. Did you know that many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s also have low Vitamin D levels?…
Originally published on 12th December 2017 Last updated on 23rd February 2024 I’d like to thank the lovely Margaret for featuring in this blog. I’ve known Margaret through my online support group for thyroid patients, for years now and she’s…
Originally published on 27th June 2017 Last updated on 16th February 2024 As well as cold intolerance, which is where you feel particularly reactive to cold temperatures, heat intolerance can be a symptom of thyroid disease, too. This symptom can…
Originally published on 28th June 2022 Last updated on 16th February 2024 Self-care isn’t just bubble baths, face masks and duvet days. Self-care is the very practice of taking action to preserve or improve your health. It can be great…
Originally published on 25th July 2017 Last updated on 16th February 2024 When the average person gets ill – catches a cold, a sickness bug, virus – it can feel bad enough. Having to take a day or two off…
Originally published on 22nd December 2016 Last updated on 12th February 2024 Living with hypothyroidism can take over our lives at times. Some of us get better rather quickly with treatment, whereas others can take months or even years to start…
Originally published on 16th May December 2017 Last updated on 12th February 2024 You’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and possibly also Hashimoto’s and it’s all a bit daunting. You may not be sure what it means or what impact it…
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…
Originally published on 2nd July 2016 Last updated on 5th February 2024 Are you just going about your day and then suddenly BAM! Your blood sugar drops from a spike earlier on and you suddenly feel dizzy, shaky and nauseous?…
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…