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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

Hashimoto’s Disease – The Disease of the Thyroid

When the autoimmune system of the body makes the mistake in believing that its own Thyroid glad is foreign, Hashimoto’s Disease occurs. The thyroid gland is very important as it is the major component in what determines how the body … Continue reading

Hyperthyroidism – Causes and Management

If you have an irregular and rapid heartbeat, have a hard time sleeping, and feel nervous or irritable, then it is possible you have Hyperthyroidism. The same goes if you have a lump somewhere around your neck area that is … Continue reading

When It Comes to Hyperthyroidism – Knowledge Is Power

When a doctor tells you that you have either Hashimoto’s Disease or Hyperthyroidism, what do you think they talking about? Well, Hashimoto was a Japanese surgeon, born in 1881 and died in 1934. The disease that was named after him … Continue reading

What You Should Do When Diagnosed With Hashimoto’s?

When you hear the words Hashimoto’s Disease or Hyperthyroidism, what are they talking about? Well, Hashimoto was a Japanese surgeon. He was born in 1881 and died in 1934. The disease that was named after him is a chronic thyroiditis. … Continue reading

Hashimoto’s Disease And Your Thyroid

Hashimoto’s disease is a disease of the thyroid. It occurs because the body’s autoimmune system mistakenly believes that the thyroid gland that is located in the neck is a foreign body. In order to truly understand what is happening to … Continue reading