Hair Loss in Women
Hair Loss in Women is More Common Than You May Realize. Fortunately, it Doesn’t Have to be Permanent. Hair loss in women is as simple as it sounds: you experience an unexpected and heavy loss of hair. And while most people think hair loss happens mostly for men, that’s not the case: More than 50% […]
Measure Reflex Response Time with Thyroflex Thyroid Testing
Blood tests alone have shown not to catch all Thyroid disorders, reflex testing with Thyroflex improves your chance of an accurate diagnosis. Weight gain, fatigue, dry skin and brittle nails are subtle signs that your thyroid could be off. Has your doctor told you that all of your blood work has come back “normal” or […]
Easily Misdiagnosed Thyroid Symptoms Are Not Normal
It has been estimated that around 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disorder and 60 percent of those people are unaware of their condition. Why is that? Thyroid problem symptoms such as hair loss or thinning, fatigue, weight gain, fragile fingernails etc., are easily misdiagnosed. Left untreated, there is a higher risk of […]
Thyroid Dysfunction: 7 Diagnostic Factors Your Doctor Isn’t Checking
Reviewed by Dr. Wally Taylor of Forum Health Austin Millions of Americans suffer from some sort of thyroid dysfunction. What’s shocking is that most people don’t even know it. The American Thyroid Association estimates that one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime, suffering from unpleasant and debilitating symptoms. To better […]
13 Signs of A Thyroid Problem and What To Do About It
Thyroid disease affects around 20 million Americans, and 1 in 8 women will experience a thyroid issue in her lifetime. Thyroid issues are so common that they can be treated with disregard. However, if your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, nothing in your body will. This master gland located in your neck controls many facets […]
Nutrition Tips to Improve Thyroid Function for Full Body Health
Reviewed by Kimberly Cabe, FNP-BC of Forum Health Clarkston The thyroid gland contributes to almost every function in the body. This butterfly shaped gland located behind the Adam’s apple, releases a hormone that is responsible for regulating the metabolism of every cell in the body. This effects brain function, cholesterol levels, body temperature, the cardiovascular system, the nervous […]
Warning Signs You May Have a Thyroid Issue
There are several telling signs that your thyroid may have an imbalance. Learn what they are and what you can do to rebalance your thyroid naturally. The thyroid is responsible for regulating many of the body’s essential functions, yet the signs of imbalance can go undetected easily. Knowing what to look out for, such […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Role of Thyroid Hormones
Reviewed by Kimberly Glow, MD, MPH of Forum Health Knoxville According to the CDC, between 836,000 and 2.5 million people live with chronic fatigue syndrome, yet many do not receive an official diagnosis or adequate treatment due to the ill-defined nature of the condition. Characterized by extreme fatigue, impaired functioning, and sleep disturbances which are […]
I Think I May Have a Thyroid Problem
Reviewed by Kimberly Cabe, FNP-BC of Forum Health Rochester Hills Almost everyone with significant fatigue or extra weight around their middle has thought at one time or another, “I wonder if I have an “underactive thyroid?” We all know that the thyroid is important for metabolism, but few people realize that thyroid hormone is vital for our survival […]
Thyroid Balancing Coconut Tea
Reviewed by Amber Shuey, FMCHC of Forum Health Tampa Boost your energy, enhance feelings of calm, and balance your thyroid and hormones with this soothing coconut tea. It’s a great replacement for coffee or caffeinated drinks which tend to wreak havoc on your hormones, leading to imbalance. Holy basil naturally balances hormones and maintains healthy […]
Thyroid Illness: What You Need To Know
By Dr. William Epperly of Forum Health Bloomingdale You’re tired all the time, gaining weight, constipated, losing your hair, can’t think straight, and feeling depressed. You wonder if maybe you have a thyroid problem because you have heard that thyroid hormone has something to do with your metabolism and energy. So you go to a […]
A Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Health
Almost every single function in our body requires thyroid hormones from breathing and heart rate to the central nervous system and metabolism. But when your thyroid hormones become imbalanced, symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, hair loss and more start to kick in. And this may sound all too familiar if you’ve been […]