How do I know if I have hypothyroidism? “Thyroid problems in general can be difficult to diagnose, because the symptoms can be so mild they are unnoticeable, and because they mimic other conditions,” said Joshua H. Brandon, M.D., family medicine physician with Norton Community Medical Assoc...
Testing thyroid hormone levels is the first step in diagnosing a thyroid disorder and determining the appropriate course of treatment. However, I’ve found that many doctors don’t test for Hashimoto’s, despite having their patients present with symptoms of thyroid disease. Due to conventional gui...
Are you exhausted all the time, plagued by brain fog, and unable to lose weight? Do you struggle with insomnia, panic attacks, and tremors? Both sets of symptoms could be caused by thyroid disorders and both could be ruining your life. Thyroid dysfunction affects at least 20 million American...
You may have read that being overweight or obese (having a higher BMI, especially over 30) can lead to breastfeeding problems. It is not clear whether having a higher BMI, by itself, is a problem for breastfeeding and many women with high BMI breastfeed easily. We do know that some co...
and what to do about them. While I personally did not present with thyroid nodules, I have had a few clients and readers with Hashimoto’s and nodules, and was pleasantly surprised when they shrunk their nodules using my recommendations for Hashimoto’s. Don’t you just love these kinds of...
Why you may feel this way: In tandem with progesterone, hCG levels may be behind the crushing exhaustion and morning sickness many peopleexperience in the first trimester. The fatigue, while expected, may also make you feel a little foggier than usual. You might notice you're misplacing your...
Do not use Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy or Zepbound if you or anyone in your family has a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Discuss this further with your healthcare provider....
Whilesleepwon't increase your metabolism, lack of sleep could slow it down. Losing sleep can make your body produce excessinsulin, which may result in more fat storage. And when you feel tired, you may eat more. Stress Stress has been linked to weight gain, and it's not just due to ...
While doing exercises, do not overexert yourself as you can feel exhausted. 5. Eat Healthy Breakfasts And Snacks: To avoid getting daytime drowsiness, you should not skip breakfast. Having a nutritious yet light breakfast every morning will help you stay active throughout the day with better pr...
“A devastating experience that leads to post-traumatic stress disorder may only enable you to feel pain with sex,” she explains. As in dealing with emotional problems, therapy and an open communication with your partner is key to helping resolve issues linked to abuse and trauma, Dr. Ross ...