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 1st April 2016 Last updated on 12th October 2023 Many people with hypothyroidism don’t feel well on T4-only medications such as Levothyroxine or Synthroid, yet when they ask their doctor about trying a different medication, such as Natural…
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,…
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…
Coming towards the end of pregnancy with my first child in 2020, I was often wondering what postpartum had in store for me. I knew the usual stuff to expect; sleep deprivation with a newborn, a messy house and to…
Thyroid patients can really empower themselves by becoming well-read and knowledgeable in all things thyroid. Rachel personally enjoys reading a lot of thyroid books (books on the topic of managing thyroid disease) and also reviews them so that other patients…
Originally published on 20th May 2016 Last updated on 12th July 2023 Selenium is a trace mineral found in food and soil, which is vital for immune response and thyroid function, including conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to T3, making…
Living with a thyroid condition such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s can take over our lives at times and affect everything from work life to home life and social life. I’ve been the friend that has been both very active and…
See all the podcasts Rachel has been featured on here. Listen to her talk about her own thyroid health experiences, mental health experiences, how she overcame struggles with these and what she is currently up to.
Find it on Amazon here! “Thyroid Superhero: A Kid’s Guide To Understanding Their Grown-up’s Hypothyroidism” is available to purchase, read and share with the little people in your life.
