Thyroid Dysfunction in Perimenopause Did you know that the incidence of thyroid dysfunction increases in the menopause transition? At this time in a woman’s life, the secretion and metabolism of thyroid hormones changes. This increases her risk of a thyroid condition. Thyroid hormones are intimately related to our other sex hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone. […]
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Thyroid Health Optimization for Women
Thyroid Health Optimization for Women She sat across from me and let out a sigh…”So, it isn’t all in my head?” she asked. “No, you have hypothyroidism,” I answered, “and this explains many of your symptoms.” A tear slid down her face, “I thought I was going crazy. I have just been so tired…” The […]
Wondering About Your Thyroid Status? Here are 3 Important Considerations…
Wondering About Your Thyroid Status? Here are 3 Important Considerations… Your thyroid hormone is the main metabolism hormone in your body. Interacting on the cellular level with all cells in the body, it’s responsible for regulating body systems like temperature, growth and development of tissues as well as ensuring adequate functioning of all the […]
HOW YOUR THYROID MIGHT BE HINDERING WEIGHT LOSS
How Your Thyroid Might Be Hindering Weight Loss Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND The thyroid hormone interacts on a cellular level in the body, controlling the rate of metabolism – or how quickly we can break down substance into energy. Understanding this, you can imagine that if metabolism is slowed down – in the case of […]