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.

Why Is Weight Loss So Difficult After Thyroid Removal?

• 27 September 2020
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If you are experiencing unintentional weight gain after thyroid removal, you are not alone.

Many people face this problem on a day-to-day basis. We often underestimate the tiny gland that is the thyroid and what it can do for us and our health.

 And so, we are surprised when we learn that thyroid removal leads to weight gain, among other health issues.

The question is – Why? And more importantly – What can we do to stop it?

Here are our tips on maintaining a healthy weight after thyroidectomy.

Can Mold Exposure Affect Thyroid Health?

• 15 February 2020
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 It is highly unlikely that you will not face mold inside your home at least once in your lifetime.

But the smell of mold is not the only thing to worry about.

Many people have come forward pointing out that their experience with mold exposure has caused them great pain and worries, thinking about all of the health issues that can happen because of it.

Today we are here to discuss mold exposure and its ability to affect our thyroid health.

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?

Can Probiotics Help Weight Loss and Improve Metabolism?

• 02 November 2019
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For many years now, there have been a lot of talk about the supposed health benefits of probiotics.

Every day now, we seem to see more and more new products that promise to introduce the daily recommended amounts of probiotics into your diet in a simple, and for some of them, an expensive way.

But are they really worth giving it a try?

Do probiotics really can enhance your overall health, focusing on your metabolism, and even inducing weight loss?

This article follows an investigation on the many supposed health benefits of probiotics, focusing on their ability to achieve weight loss and maintain a healthy metabolism.

Benefits of Maca for Thyroid Disorders

• 26 October 2019
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For thousands of years now, Maca has been a part of the traditional medicine because of its multiple beneficial effects that it has on our health.

For some of these beneficial effects, there is solid scientific proof that it is to be believed, while for others, there is the positive feedback that past individuals have expressed after their experience with Maca root.

Today we explore the possibility of using Maca to combat the most common thyroid issues – hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Can these thyroid issues be eliminated by the sole use of Maca?

And what other health benefits do you need to consider?

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?

What Type Of People Are More Likely To Develop Thyroid Problems? And Why?

• 11 October 2019
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Thyroid issues are more common than we would like them to be, especially knowing all of the additional health issues that come from thyroid dysfunction.

It seems prevention is the key when it comes to most health issues, including thyroid dysfunction. But is there a need to protect some people more than others?

Are some people simply more likely to develop a thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime than others?

Yes, unfortunately, that is the exact case at hand.

Some people are simply living with the risk of developing hypothyroidism or even thyroid cancer.

But who exactly is that? And most importantly – why?