High Progesterone and Thyroid Connection

• 12 August 2021
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Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body.

Our health and wellbeing depend on the balance of these hormones. However, they do not remain constant. Concentrations of various hormones fluctuate due to biological and other reasons such as lifestyle.

Excessive or low amounts of a certain hormone affect different systems in the body but also the functionality of other glands. Progesterone is one of those hormones.

In this post, we are going to focus on the impact of high progesterone on the thyroid gland.

Benefits and Risks of At-Home Thyroid Tests

• 15 December 2019
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According to the American Thyroid Association, about 20 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease.

Approximately 60% of people with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition^[i]. Hormones produced by the butterfly-shaped gland participate in a number of functions in the body.

Thyroid diseases can affect our quality of life and increase the risk or worsen other health conditions. Keeping hormones in a normal range is vital for good health. People with thyroid disease need to pay close attention to the hormone levels.

Testing can be of huge help, and nowadays, you have the option to use at-home tests.

How do they work?

What are the benefits and potential risks of at-home tests?

Should you try them?

Common Myths and Misinformation about Thyroid Disease

• 15 November 2019
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Thyroid problems are often seen worldwide.

In the United States alone, an estimated 20 million adults are living with some type of thyroid disease. The most common thyroid diseases are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and Grave's disease, but the list goes on and on. These conditions can cause a variety of symptoms that make the diagnosis and treatment process a lot more difficult.

Perhaps that is why over the years, there have been so many myths and misunderstandings about the thyroid gland and common thyroid diseases that it seems almost impossible to separate the truth from the fiction.

In today's article, we will try to bring clarity to information about thyroid disease, by sharing some of the most common thyroid disease myths and misunderstandings.

Relationship Between Thyroid Dysfunction and Body Weight At Baseline and After Normalization of Hormone Levels

• 03 November 2019
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Thyroid problems tend to manifest themselves through changes in body weight.

For instance, hypothyroidism is associated with weight gain, while hyperthyroidism often leads to weight loss.

Why do those changes happen?

In this article, we are going to explore the relationship between thyroid problems and body weight.

What happens when thyroid levels return to normal?

High DHEA Levels and Weight Gain

• 14 October 2019
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Today we get to explore the effects, uses, and potential side-effects of the many popular DHEA supplements.

Popular for their anti-aging abilities, the DHEA supplements are commonly used to improve the lifestyle but also the physical and mental health against the effects that the normal aging process has on our bodies.

Let's dive into the most popular uses of DHEA supplements and find out if your unexplained weight gain is caused by the decline in DHEA production itself.

If so, can the DHEA supplements help you fight the weight gain, and how?

Hashimoto's and Estrogen Dominance

• 24 September 2019
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The balance of hormones in our body is crucial for overall health and wellbeing.

Increased or decreased levels of some hormone can induce a domino effect or chain of reactions that affect other hormones as well.

For example, estrogen-related imbalances can contribute to problems with thyroid hormones and vice versa.

Estrogen dominance is a common problem and we are going to discuss its relationship with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in this article.

Why facial swelling happens with hypothyroidism and what to do

• 17 September 2019
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Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone the body requires for proper function.

Thyroid hormones take part in a number of functions, and that's exactly why the insufficient amounts induce a wide range of symptoms that vary from mild to severe complications.

Some symptoms of hypothyroidism are widely discussed, but others are, not although it's important to address them.

We're going to address that!

In this article, you can learn more about hypothyroidism and facial swelling.

Is Hypothyroidism Being Overmedicated and Overtreated?

• 29 May 2019
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Proper diagnosis and adequate treatment are crucial for the management of any disorder. Hypothyroidism is no exception.

However, as the number of patients with thyroid diseases are rapidly growing, doctors and hypothyroid patients are wondering whether they really have hypothyroidism... is it perhaps an over-diagnosed thyroid disorder?

In this article, we will explore whether hypothyroidism is being overtreated and why that could be a problem.

Can Thyroid Hormone Levels Affect Breastfeeding?

• 17 May 2019
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Having thyroid issues is not ideal for any of us during any period in our lives, but it is especially not welcomed during periods in which people are pregnant or breastfeeding.

In the following article, we will explore the potential dangers that come with the most common thyroid issues and their impact on the ability to breastfeed your child.

Can Dairy Affect Hashimoto’s Disease?

• 22 April 2019
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Many patients diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease may have been experiencing worsening of their symptoms.

Despite their best attempts to improve their diet and take their medication regularly, they may still feel unpleasement. Dairy might be one of the reasons for that.

Dairy products can have many negative effects on the body when the person has Hashimoto’s disease, but do you know why? Let’s take a look at this mysterious development.