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Health Issues? What You Must Know About Your Thyroid
Hypothyroidism isn’t picky. It can strike at any age and can affect anyone. However, its favorite victim appears to be women since it occurs in approximately 1 in 50 women and only about 1 in 1,000 men. It typically occurs in adults and becomes increasingly common as you age. What is Hypothyroidism? - This is a condition in which the thyroid gland no longer produces enough of vital hormones. This can...
July 28, 2015
Normal Labs And Still Having Thyroid Symptoms?
My goal is to inform (and sometimes entertain if the mood strikes!), with articles I've read, my personal experiences, clinical experience and stories shared by my patients. To delve right in, I cannot tell you how many patients I've seen who share common stories. Most start like this: ".Well, my primary care doctor ran a TSH test (thyroid stimulating hormone), and said my levels are fine. I'm still...
March 2, 2015
​Get Your Thyroid Levels Checked
Wellness Tip:- If you are struggling to lose weight, feel sad or moody without a specific reason or have been feeling especially tired, have your thyroid checked. A lagging thyroid gland is common in women, especially those who have had children and are over 35 years in age. You can also have an overactive thyroid, where you would have the opposite symptoms, such as feeling too jittery and losing weight...
December 1, 2014