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Monthly Archives: March 2012

What If Hashimoto’s Is Ignored?

Hashimoto’s disease is a medical condition where one’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This results in thyroid gland inflammation, which causes damage and often leads to hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid gland. This medical condition affects both men and … Continue reading

Thyroid Hormone Replacement

The thyroid is the gland responsible for taking control of the body’s metabolism, protein production, and other processes related to growth and development. The thyroid hormone, produced by this gland is an important hormone that the body needs to grow … Continue reading

Understanding Hashimotos’ Disease

What is Hashimoto’s Disease? The first disease classified under auto immune diseases, Hashimoto’s disease, named after Hashimoto Hakaru, is a condition where the thyroid gland gets inflamed. It is a type of auto immune disease that affects the thyroid and … Continue reading

How Hypothyroidism Causes Weight Gain

What is Hypothyroidism? The thyroid gland is responsible for the release of the hormones controlling our metabolism.  When the thyroid gland does not function as it is supposed to be, there becomes a hormonal imbalance.  It can be due to … Continue reading