Have you been told your thyroid levels are normal, but you have elevated thyroid antibodies? This is not an unusual occurrence, particularly in the early stages of thyroid disease. Let’s take a look at what it means when you have thyroid antibodies and what to do about it.
Do you suspect you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease? When the thyroid is not functioning correctly, it can lead to a host of unpleasant symptoms.
Have you been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid?
As an overactive thyroid is rarer than an underactive thyroid, there is often a lack of support and knowledge. The medical approach aims to move you over to an underactive thyroid, which brings its own host of problems.
The good news is that there are ways to address an overactive thyroid naturally. Let’s take a closer look at this condition, and how you can deal with it using a more holistic approach.
In the colder months, our bodies naturally crave warmth, nourishment and comfort. So if you’re wanting to support your thyroid health, the foods you choose can make a big difference to how you feel over wintertime.
The key? Warming, grounding meals, seasonal produce, and plenty of flavour. Let’s take a closer look at how you can include this over winter (without feeling deprived!)
If you have an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s or Graves’, winter can hit harder. You might notice more fatigue, more inflammation, more flares.
Winter can be a challenge for anyone. But it can be particularly triggering for those who have one or more autoimmune conditions. And yes, that is the case even if your temperature regulation works well with colder weather (we’re looking at you, people with Graves’!)
So let’s take a look at why autoimmunity and colder weather are not a great mix, plus how you can reduce its impact.
Find yourself wearing thermals, gloves and fluffy socks when everyone else is comfortable with just a jacket? While some do feel the cold more than others, it can also be a sign that your thyroid is in need of some TLC.
Temperature sensitivity in winter is a common but often overlooked symptom of thyroid dysfunction. It could be general hypothyroidism triggered by something like a virus, or it could be undiagnosed Hashimoto’s.
In the colder months, there is a natural dip in energy levels. With shorter days, weaker sun, and chillier weather, our bodies instinctively slow down a little bit. So you might want to curl up on the couch earlier, eat more of your favourite comfort foods, and take things a little slower.
But where does winter sluggishness end, and something more serious begin?
We know that if you’re living with a thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism, winter can magnify your symptoms. But even if you’ve never had a thyroid diagnosis, what you’re dismissing as ‘just the winter blues’ or ‘wintertime fatigue’? Might actually be a sign that your thyroid isn't functioning at its best.
