Daily Archives: February 3, 2020

Are you hypothyroid? Here’s how to lose weight — naturally.

More than one in ten Americans (and one in eight women) will develop a thyroid disorder in their life. Unfortunately, hypothyroidism causes weight gain. Hypothyroidism means an underactive thyroid, which is a gland in your neck that secretes necessary hormones. (Hyper-thyroidism means an over-active thyroid.) It can be difficult to get rid of that extra…

Hypothyroidism & Pregnancy: Testing, Management, Causes & More

During early pregnancy, a child depends on the mother for hormones, including thyroid hormones. There are also modifications to the mother’s immune system throughout pregnancy. These changes can throw a woman’s hormone balance out of whack and trigger or worsen hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism and pregnancy can go hand in hand. 2-3% of women have high TSH…