Originally published on 21st March 2016 Last updated on 19th July 2024 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid, is generally seen as an invisible illness. It often isn’t taken seriously. Why is it so hard to see what it does to those…
Originally published on 21st March 2016 Last updated on 19th July 2024 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid, is generally seen as an invisible illness. It often isn’t taken seriously. Why is it so hard to see what it does to those…
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 27th July 2016 Last updated on 15th July 2024 TW: Suicidal thoughts, depression A part of having a thyroid condition (such as Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism) that is often overlooked, is the way that it can affect our…
Originally published on 31st May 2022 Last updated on 15th July 2024 Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and can help us to feel better and manage symptoms with a thyroid condition, but it’s important to get…
Since thyroid hormone is needed for every function and cell in the body, effects when it is too high or too low can be far-reaching, however, the effects to hair is something that is experienced by many, many thyroid patients.…
Originally published on 10th October 2016 Last updated on 24th June 2024 Travelling with a health condition can feel daunting, especially if you also have specific dietary requirements or your medication is complicated. So I’m sharing some tips I’ve learned…
Originally published on 12th July 2016 Last updated on 10th June 2024 Having been through the ups and downs of having hypothyroidism, I now feel comfortable talking about many aspects of it. When people first find me and ask all the…
Originally published on 5th July 2016 Last updated on 10th June 2024 I’ve made it no secret that as thyroid patients, we often feel put down, not listened to and belittled. So what can we do to change how hypothyroidism…
Originally published on 14th April 2016 Last updated on 20th May 2024 Cold intolerance is often related to thyroid function, and most often hypothyroidism.
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…