Hypothyroidism and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: How Are These Related?

• 03 July 2018
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Hypothyroidism and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) are believed to have a direct relationship. Do you experience tingling, numbness, and weakness in your fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm?

You might not know it, but it's likely that aside from carpal tunnel syndrome, you're also suffering from hypothyroidism. Yes, there is a connection between thyroid function and carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful nerve symptom.

Hypothyroidism and Anxiety

• 23 April 2018
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The term anxiety refers to psychiatric disorders that involve extreme worry, fear, nervousness, and apprehension.

These disorders have a considerable impact on a patient’s quality of life.

Bearing in mind that psychological health is connected to physical health and wellbeing, in this article we’re going to explore the relationship between anxiety and hypothyroidism.

Essential Oils For Thyroid Health

• 17 March 2018
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Essential oils have been used in the treatment of several ailments for many centuries.

They have proven beneficial effects on the body including improved immunity, speedy recovery from illness, skin care and for topical application.

Balance of hormones is an important benefit of essential oils. This is the reason it is considered as a good treatment method for thyroid conditions.

Can Thyroid Diseases Cause Acne?

• 19 February 2018
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Introduction

Having anything go wrong with the thyroid gland can really cause some challenging issues for a person to overcome and push through. Thyroid diseases can create concerns with progesterone and estrogen levels, cancer, and even skin issues.

And for an adult, there is nothing more embarrassing and stressful than acne showing up on your face, when you thought the teenage years were far behind you.

Normally, doctors treat the symptoms of this problem, but they do not get to the root cause, even though 30% of adults develop acne and 75% of those adults are women, according to a Canadian Dermatology Association study.

This problem can arise even when patients are eating right, exercising, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Thyroid and Iron Relationship

• 25 December 2017
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Thyroid disorders are characterized by the over- and underproduction of thyroid hormones.

They are caused by a variety of conditions, from certain diseases to cancerous growths.

However, recent studies suggest that it could also be caused by nutrient deficiency, specifically that of Iron.

Stress and the Thyroid

• 22 December 2017
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Introduction

We have all been impacted by stress one way or another in our lifetime. Stress is the way our body reacts when something happens that we do not like or agree with.

We live in a world that can be stressful at times. For a lot of people, this can cause frustration and anger before, during, and after the situation.

Stressful events like a car wreck, a broken relationship, a disagreement, and/or an annoying co-worker can sometimes throw people for a loop.

But, there is much more that happens to the body than just the way people feel during stress.

Calcium and Thyroid Relationship

• 21 October 2017
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in a human body.

This mineral has many important functions that only emphasize the need of well-balanced diet that delivers sufficient levels of calcium.

Your body needs calcium for vasodilation and vascular contraction, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and many other purposes.

Bearing in mind we have more calcium than any other mineral, it would be impossible not to wonder about its link with thyroid.

Let's find out more about the relationship between calcium and thyroid gland.

Low T3 and Weight Loss Relationship

• 26 September 2017
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Thyroid hormones play a big role in growth and development.

There are two types of hormones made in the thyroid gland: T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine.)

In focus here today is T3, the most active form of thyroid hormone, and how it plays a huge role in your current weight.

Thyroid and Blood Sugar Relationship

• 27 August 2017
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Both controlled by the endocrine system, the thyroid gland and your blood sugar levels (controlled by the pancreas) go hand in hand.

As such, a problem with one can lead to a problem with the other.

If you are suffering from a thyroid problem – or diabetes – then read on to learn more about the relationship between your thyroid and your blood sugar – and how it can affect your health in the long run.

Effects of Thiamine on Thyroid Fatigue

• 07 August 2017
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Always feeling tired?

Maybe it’s more than just sleepless or your taxing work.

You might be experiencing one of the hallmark symptoms of Hypothyroidism, wherein the body cannot produce the sufficient amount of thyroid hormones that the body needs.

This usually results from nutrient deficiencies, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, surgical removal of the thyroid gland, or exposure to chemicals or radiation.

As a matter of fact, 21% of patients seen at the primary care level report fatigue as a presenting symptom.