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?

Can Melatonin support Hashimoto's and overall Thyroid Health?

• 08 May 2019
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Melatonin is an important hormone in the human body. It plays multiple important roles in maintaining various body functions – from eye health, sleep, mood, etc.

Did you know that the melatonin also plays a certain role in maintaining our thyroid health?

It is true – melatonin does help with keeping our thyroids healthy.

Read on to find out the impact of melatonin on our general health and its impact on our thyroid gland and thyroid hormones. 

Insulin Resistance and Hypothyroidism Connection

• 17 April 2019
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Insulin resistance is a common problem today and so are thyroid-related conditions.

We are well aware of the fact that the function of the butterfly-shaped gland has a strong impact on the overall health and wellbeing of a person.

However, what is the connection between the underactive thyroid gland and insulin resistance?

Does hypothyroidism affect insulin resistance?

You'll get an answer to these and many other questions you might have in this article.

Atrial fibrillation and Thyroid Relationship

• 13 March 2019
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The butterfly-shaped gland in your neck is of vital significance for our overall health and wellbeing. The function of thyroid influences other organs, systems, and processes in the body. At the same time, they have an impact on thyroid function which only confirms that everything in our body is connected.

For instance, problems affecting heart can have a lot to do with thyroid function and atrial fibrillation is a good example. To learn more about the relationship between atrial fibrillation and thyroid gland scroll down.

Is There A Connection Between Cholesterol Levels And Thyroid Health?

• 20 February 2019
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The body comprises of many systems and functions that all need to work together in order to assure survival. Cholesterol and Thyroid health would be an excellent example of how problems with one system in the human body can lead to problems with another function that plays an important role in the body.

Cholesterol is something that many people fear – they hear that eating certain types of food causes cholesterol to accumulate in the blood vessels, ultimately leading to blockages, heart disease, strokes, and, of course, heart attacks. This is why patients are often advised to ensure they keep their cholesterol levels in check, but things aren’t always as simple as switching out certain foods that may lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels.

In this post, we are going to take a look at the role that the Thyroid gland and its general function play on the regulation of cholesterol. We will also consider why it is important to keep cholesterol levels in a good balance and consider how patients can determine if their Thyroid’s health might be interfering with their ability to regulate the balance between their LDL and HDL cholesterol better.

Hypothyroidism and Hypoglycemia Relationship

• 05 August 2018
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Hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia have much in common, although they are very different conditions. Both are metabolic disorders with one affecting the thyroid gland and the other one affecting glucose metabolism.

Though seemingly unrelated, hypothyroidism brings about mechanisms that result in hypoglycemia, as problems in glucose maintenance (such as diabetes) can occur alongside hypothyroidism.

Fish Oil and Thyroid Relationship

• 21 July 2018
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Approximately 300 million people around the world suffer from thyroid disorders.

Genetics, as well as environmental exposure, are common risk factors for the disease.

The most prevalent thyroid conditions are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and, according to a study by Bajaj et al, leaving them untreated can lead to the development of many maladies, particularly cardiovascular disorders.

With that being said, fish oil’s benefits on heart health has been touted as the new savior for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease due to thyroid dysfunction.

Hypothyroidism and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: How Are These Related?

• 03 July 2018
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Hypothyroidism and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) are believed to have a direct relationship. Do you experience tingling, numbness, and weakness in your fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm?

You might not know it, but it's likely that aside from carpal tunnel syndrome, you're also suffering from hypothyroidism. Yes, there is a connection between thyroid function and carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful nerve symptom.

Thyroid and Iron Relationship

• 25 December 2017
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Thyroid disorders are characterized by the over- and underproduction of thyroid hormones.

They are caused by a variety of conditions, from certain diseases to cancerous growths.

However, recent studies suggest that it could also be caused by nutrient deficiency, specifically that of Iron.

Calcium and Thyroid Relationship

• 21 October 2017
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in a human body.

This mineral has many important functions that only emphasize the need of well-balanced diet that delivers sufficient levels of calcium.

Your body needs calcium for vasodilation and vascular contraction, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and many other purposes.

Bearing in mind we have more calcium than any other mineral, it would be impossible not to wonder about its link with thyroid.

Let's find out more about the relationship between calcium and thyroid gland.