Everything to Know About Coconut Oil Benefits for Thyroid Health

• 05 June 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Coconut oil has been all the buzz lately. Many Doctors on TV have been recommending it as a way to treat thyroid disorders.

Will coconut oil cure your hypothyroidism?

No.

But it can help with the symptoms of hypothyroidism and help support your thyroid help.

In addition to the health benefits it provides, coconut oil is incredibly versatile. You can use it in different ways – even for beauty and skincare purposes.

Numerous studies have confirmed the wonderful health benefits we can obtain through regular consumption of olive oil.

In this article, we will explore how coconut oil can help improve the health and function of the thyroid.

Is Hypothyroidism Being Overmedicated and Overtreated?

• 29 May 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Proper diagnosis and adequate treatment are crucial for the management of any disorder. Hypothyroidism is no exception.

However, as the number of patients with thyroid diseases are rapidly growing, doctors and hypothyroid patients are wondering whether they really have hypothyroidism... is it perhaps an over-diagnosed thyroid disorder?

In this article, we will explore whether hypothyroidism is being overtreated and why that could be a problem.

Can Thyroid Hormone Levels Affect Breastfeeding?

• 17 May 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Having thyroid issues is not ideal for any of us during any period in our lives, but it is especially not welcomed during periods in which people are pregnant or breastfeeding.

In the following article, we will explore the potential dangers that come with the most common thyroid issues and their impact on the ability to breastfeed your child.

Can Melatonin support Hashimoto's and overall Thyroid Health?

• 08 May 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Melatonin is an important hormone in the human body. It plays multiple important roles in maintaining various body functions – from eye health, sleep, mood, etc.

Did you know that the melatonin also plays a certain role in maintaining our thyroid health?

It is true – melatonin does help with keeping our thyroids healthy.

Read on to find out the impact of melatonin on our general health and its impact on our thyroid gland and thyroid hormones. 

Connections Between The Gut And The Thyroid According To Experts

• 03 May 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

More than a thousand years ago, the Hippocrates said that all diseases really begin in the gut.

Today, studies are increasingly finding that this statement may be true, with scientific evidence pointing out that the general well-being of the gastrointestinal system seems to play a role in the regulation of the immune system and many other functions of the human body.

In fact, the health of the gut may even play a role in the effectiveness of certain pharmaceutical drugs used to treat some diseases¹.

The same factors may apply when looking at the Thyroid gland. This gland is located in the neck of the human body and secrets hormones that play essential roles in regulating metabolism. These hormones are called Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine. The Thyroid gland makes more Thyroxine than Triiodothyronine, but Thyroxine is considered an inactive form of Thyroid hormone.

The body is able to convert Thyroxine hormones into Triiodothyronine, the active Thyroid hormone, however. In many cases, Thyroxine is also rather referred to as the prohormone of Triiodothyronine².

This is where things get interesting – according to some of the more recent scientific studies that have been conducted, the gut may even have an impact on Thyroid health.

The connection may also go the other way around, however. In this post, we take a look at how gut health and Thyroid health are connected.

Thyroid and Potassium

• 26 April 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Thyroid function influences our overall health and wellbeing.

When the function of the butterfly-shaped gland is abnormal, we experience an array of symptoms that affect our quality of life. For that reason, and many others, it’s important to be proactive in order to support thyroid health.

Of course, diet plays a huge role in the function of this gland. Generally speaking, our body requires a whole spectrum of vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy.

Potassium is one of those minerals, and you're probably well aware it’s crucial for healthy blood pressure. But, in this post, we’re going to focus on its relationship with the thyroid.

Does thyroid really need potassium to function properly?

What happens if levels of this mineral are too low? We explore these questions in this article to understand the connection between thyroid health and potassium.

Can Dairy Affect Hashimoto’s Disease?

• 22 April 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Many patients diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease may have been experiencing worsening of their symptoms.

Despite their best attempts to improve their diet and take their medication regularly, they may still feel unpleasement. Dairy might be one of the reasons for that.

Dairy products can have many negative effects on the body when the person has Hashimoto’s disease, but do you know why? Let’s take a look at this mysterious development.

Insulin Resistance and Hypothyroidism Connection

• 17 April 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Insulin resistance is a common problem today and so are thyroid-related conditions.

We are well aware of the fact that the function of the butterfly-shaped gland has a strong impact on the overall health and wellbeing of a person.

However, what is the connection between the underactive thyroid gland and insulin resistance?

Does hypothyroidism affect insulin resistance?

You'll get an answer to these and many other questions you might have in this article.

Complete Overview of Autoimmune Paleo Diet for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

• 08 April 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

No autoimmune disease is easy to live with, and unfortunately, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of them. There are millions of people who are currently dealing with their Hashimoto’s thyroiditis diagnosis, wondering what they can do to make their life resemble the one before their diagnosis was ever made.

While it is true that now Hashimoto’s patients will have to learn to live with the new symptoms, not all hope is lost.

Have you heard of the autoimmune paleo diet? Does hearing paleo diet remind you of something that you have heard or perhaps, read somewhere?

Impact Of Smoking On The Thyroid Gland

• 22 March 2019
• by: Adam
• in: Blog
• note: Be the first to comment!

Smoking is considered a problem throughout the entire world, causing people to suffer from a number of diseases that causes premature death. Recent statistics show that over 480,000 people die each year with a direct link to cigarette smoking.

Second hand is just as damaging, contributing to over 41,000 deaths each year¹ – this data only accounts for the United States. An approximate 37.8 million adults in the United States are smoking currently, with 76.1% of these people smoking cigarettes on a daily basis.

Publications about the damaging effects of cigarette smoking often revolve around the fact that this habit causes a risk of lung cancer, throat cancer, and similar diseases. What many fail to realize is that smoking does much more than contribute to the development of cancer. The Thyroid gland is one particular part of the body that suffers greatly among smokers.