When it comes to a discussion about Gold IRA investments, it is hard to look past tangible gold assets as a means to grow your retirement savings. Let’s face it, when you do an accounting of most other forms of investment, they eventually trickle down to being hedged or physically […]
Most lists of common hypothyroidism symptoms include hair loss and there’s a good reason for this. The thyroid gland regulates metabolism and science is finding that metabolism and healthy hair go hand in glove in more ways than just the obvious advantages of eating a healthy balanced diet. Researchers have […]
Skateboarding goes back a lot farther than people might think. The roots of the sport can be traced back to roughly some point in the late 1940′s to the early 1950′s. It started as a past time for surfers when there were no good waves to ride. The early boards […]
The term goitrogen comes from the term goiter, which means “a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland“. A goitrogen is a compound that has the potential to interfere with how the thyroid absorbs and processes iodine to produce thyroid hormones. They also inhibit the release […]
What are the common causes of hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormone, leading to a slow down in metabolism and a cascade of other health problems. There are 3 types of hypothyroidism: primary – the thyroid itself is dysfunctional secondary – the pituitary […]
Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the thyroid gland stops functioning properly and produces less thyroid hormones. This causes all sorts of health issues throughout the rest of the body. There are a range of hypothyroidism supplements that will help people suffering from the disease. However before taking supplements obtain […]
Anyone who does it will tell you that yoga is one of the best ways to de-stress with all of the health benefits that flow on from that. When we get stressed we produce cortisol. It’s called the stress hormone for good reason! But what many people may not realise […]
Although hypothyroidism is more typically associated with myopathy (muscle pain, stiffness and weakness), hypothyroidism and joint pain can also be related in some people. Normally the types of joint pain seen in hypothyroid patients includes: Pain and stiffness in joints, notably knees and hands/wrists in adult patients Swelling in the […]
An under effective Thyroid or Hypothyroidism occurs when the Thyroid Gland does not produce the required amount of a hormone named Thyroxin or T4. This hormone is responsible for regulating many functions such as heart-rate, physical growth, digestion and mental development. Therefore, when this hormone is in short supply it can […]
A number of menstrual cycle abnormalities can be attributed to dysfunctions of the thyroid gland. According to research, menorrhagia is the most common menstrual abnormality associated with sub-clinical and overt hypothyroidism. However, a study of adult women who developed amenorrhea found abnormal levels of prolactin in 7.5% of them whilst abnormal levels of TSH […]
Hypothyroidism side effects and symptoms are many and varied. The symptoms are common across a host of other disorders so may not immediately be associated with hypothyroidism. Additionally they invariably start out mild and are easily overlooked. However, by being vigilant about your health and talking to your doctor about any […]