Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple, is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is a like a master lever that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as every cell […]
Most thyroid disease seen in adults also occur in children. Although there are some differences in management, the principles remain the same. It is very important to explain to the child, depending on their level of understanding, where the thyroid is and what it does. A good way to describe the shape of the thyroid […]
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (having too low levels of thyroid hormones) in the United States. The condition was named after Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, the doctor who described it in 1912. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is caused by an auto-immune process that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. Symptoms and signs of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis resemble those of hypothyroidism generally and are often subtle. They are […]
Today’s diet and lifestyle choices often leave us feeling tired and sluggish. We may even find that our skin gets dry and pale. Left unchecked, a stressful lifestyle and too little sleep can even cause feelings of depression. Adopting a healthy eating plan – and fitting in a regular workout – may well fix your […]
Hashimoto’s is a common autoimmune disease. It is a thyroid disorder and an autoimmune disease. The autoimmune part of the equation makes virtually everything a challenge and this is particularly true when it comes to trying to figure out what to eat. One of the absolute truths about Hashimoto’s is that no two people have the same version […]
Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that quite a few people suffer from and it has been proven that this can be controlled through proper diet. What you need to figure out is which diet will be the best for you. Some people think that one way to figure out which version of the autoimmune diet is […]
What is Graves’ disease? First described by Sir Robert Graves in the early 19th century, Graves’ disease is one of the most common of all thyroid problems. It is also the leading cause of hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones. Understanding Graves’ Disease. Find out more about Graves’ disease: Basics Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment Once the […]