Many of my patients with thyroid disorders (underactive or overactive thyroid gland) develop hair loss, brittle hair, or thinning hair directly related to their thyroid condition. Thyroid disorders are reversible, but not everyone understands how to slow, stop, or reverse thyroid hair loss. Medications like levothyroxine, individualized nutrient therapy, and simple lifestyle changes like avoiding…
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Your thyroid gland is an essential part of your endocrine system. It secretes hormones that regulate metabolism, heart function, digestion, muscles, brain development, and bone health. As functional healthcare providers, we test for levels of thyroid hormones beyond just TSH. Comprehensive thyroid hormone testing allows us to identify the root cause of many thyroid problems,…
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Levothyroxine (brand name: Synthroid) is a synthetic thyroid hormone used for treating an underactive thyroid gland condition called hypothyroidism. It’s also used for other thyroid-related conditions, such as goiter, and in the management of thyroid cancer. Side effects from levothyroxine are common but not usually life-threatening. These can include both physical and emotional changes, such…
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Thyrotropin, or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is the primary hormone produced by the pituitary gland to regulate the thyroid. Lab-designated normal TSH levels fall between 0.5 and 5.0 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), but this range is not a one-size-fits-all number. TSH levels in a blood sample are used to assess thyroid function. Certain conditions like…
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Subclinical hypothyroidism means you have normal T3 and T4 hormone levels but high TSH levels (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Physicians may refer to this as mild thyroid failure. It may cause mild hypothyroidism symptoms, but is usually asymptomatic and diagnosed by thyroid blood tests. It’s possible, and even normal, to have subclinical hypothyroidism and never know it.…
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Your thyroid affects every single cell in your body. It makes sense that a thyroid disorder, like hypothyroidism, can greatly disrupt your daily life. Hypothyroidism arises when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing levels of thyroid hormone to drop. Hypothyroidism is often classified as an autoimmune disorder and an endocrine disorder. This…
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Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) can cause severe headaches. How it causes headaches is unclear, but nearly one-third of hypothyroid patients report frequent headaches. Magnesium supplementation and levothyroxine may both help reduce the frequency and severity of hypothyroidism-related headaches. At least 5% of American adults have hypothyroidism (probably many more undiagnosed), while more than 50% of…
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Nearly 5% of Americans over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism — an underactive thyroid condition resulting in weight gain, fatigue, and mood changes. Following a quality hypothyroidism diet plan can help you lose weight and, in some cases, may even play a part in reversing your hypothyroidism! However, it’s not just about eating a…
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Around 15 million Americans have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). However, up to 60% of those with a thyroid disorder are completely unaware of it. Hypothyroidism symptoms include weight gain, memory loss, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Many doctors insist hypothyroidism is incurable and that patients must manage the condition for their entire lives with medications…
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Opting for natural thyroid supplements is a nutrient-dense, holistic way to approach thyroid disorder symptoms. The top 10 natural thyroid supplements for thyroid problems include: Be sure to consider the root cause and type of thyroid condition before taking any supplements. We recommend speaking to your doctor or contacting us to create the best plan…
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