Hyperthyroidism is the inadequate production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sensitivity to cold, pain, inflammation in your joints, weight gain and heart disease. An ancient holistic healing system, Ayurvedic medicine, emphasizes symptom management while treating energy imbalances in the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas, the distinct life force energies that flow through and […]
Top 10 Foods To Avoid With Hyperthyroidism The important causes of hyperthyroidism are Graves’ disease, Toxic nodules, excessive intake of iodine, and certain medications. The important symptoms of hyperthyroidism are anxiety, tremors, rapid heartbeat, sleep difficulties, weight loss, bulging eyes, scant or irregular period, enlargement of thyroid gland etc. If you have hyperthyroidism, it is […]
Our hormones can be difficult to deal with at times, but it’s because of them that our different bodily systems have the ability to talk to each other. With that said, you may or may not know the symptoms associated with thyroid disorders. They are the most dominant of the endocrine disorders. These types of […]
Insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone can put your heart at risk. Here’s how to keep your heart healthy when you have hypothyroidism. Feeling cold and sluggish, being tired, gaining weight, and having dry skin and hair — they’re all common symptoms of hypothyroidism. But when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone, there could […]
Even if weight gain is not one of the complications of your thyroid condition, there are a number of important tips that can help you use your diet and nutrition to support your thyroid and enhance your thyroid treatment. Don’t let what you eat get in the way of healthy thyroid function. Here are some thyroid-friendly nutritional […]
Learn More About Natural and Herbal Treatment of Thyroid Disease More and more people are becoming interested in natural alternatives and complementary medicine for the treatment and management of their chronic health conditions, thyroid disease included. In an interview with natural health practitioner Shasta Tierra of Way of Wellness, we discuss alternative and complementary treatment options for thyroid […]
Are There Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism? If you have thyroid disease—whether you are hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid), whether you Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, or other thyroid conditions—what you eat can have an impact on your health. Here are ten things to know about thyroid conditions and your diet, food, beverages, and their […]
Let’s debunk this myth once and for all. No doubt you’ve heard people claim that their weight gain is due to having thyroid problems. The reply is always something along the lines: “Blaming your thyroid is an excuse for not having self control or for being lazy”. But is this really true? Not really, in […]
If you suffer from hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat), you are probably on medication that provides artificial thyroid hormone. But even with medication, sometimes people with thyroid disorders can still be symptomatic, to the point where it affects their quality of life. Fortunately, there are many essential oils that offer natural, […]