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, 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.
Whether you’ve got a thyroid condition, or you have a child with one, it’s natural to wonder: is there anything I could do to reduce the risk of passing it on?
While not all thyroid conditions can be prevented and we don’t know all of the factors that play a role, there is still hope. There are ways to gently support your body throughout preconception and pregnancy, particularly when it comes to your thyroid.
You don’t need to do everything perfectly or cut everything out of your diet and life! It’s about creating a solid foundation to nourish your thyroid as you nurture your little one.
The first year of congenital hypothyroidism is often the toughest for parents. But once your baby is growing, hitting their milestones and responding well to treatment, you might feel relieved.
But what happens now? You might wonder what the years ahead will look like, what to expect as they experience growth spurts, and whether they will need life-long management.
Let’s explore what long-term care of congenital hypothyroidism looks like, and how you can support your child through each stage.
When your baby receives a thyroid diagnosis, the medical side of things can be overwhelming at best. But you don’t need to feel helpless – there are steps that you can take to support them on their health journey as well.
It’s easy to get caught up in the tests, medications, appointments, milestones and the ‘what if’s. You want to make sure your little one is healthy and happy, after all! But there are gentle ways to support your baby with their thyroid condition on a daily basis.
