Your thyroid gland regulates just about every other hormone in your body. So much so that it is known as the “master gland of the metabolism” and it is interwoven with every other major hormone and system in your body. Simply put, if your thyroid is not functioning correctly, neither are you. Fortunately, you’re not… Read More »
January is Thyroid Awareness Month and rightfully so: the thyroid is such a critical part of your overall health it deserves an entire month to be recognized. With more than 25 million adults in the US suffering from low thyroid function, I feel very strongly this is the perfect opportunity to educate and spread awareness… Read More »
Hypothyroidism affects more than 40% of the human population. That’s nearly half of the world! Many are deeming hypothyroidism to be an epidemic as the incidence of those with this thyroid disorder is increasing year after year. While hypothyroidism may be a common health concern for many, it is all too commonly misdiagnosed, leaving patients… Read More »
You’ve heard about it. You’ve seen your friends or family members experience it. And chances are, you are experiencing it as well. I’m talking about hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function. In fact, nearly half of the American population suffers from low thyroid function. So what does hypothyroidism look (or feel) like? When the thyroid gland… Read More »
Hair loss is one of those dreaded things that many of us will have to deal with at some point in our lives. It can happen during your morning shower, while you’re blowing it dry, or when you brush it. A certain amount of this is normal, but there often comes a time when the… Read More »