Female hormones are thought to play a role in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions. Pregnancy, puberty, and perimenopause (periods of major changes …
14 Ways Birth Control Pills Rob Us of Our Health
At the time I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I knew that I was not yet ready to start a family. With my health being less than optimal, it was obvious to …
Why Women Have More Thyroid Disorders: The Izabella Wentz Safety Theory
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that five to eight women are affected with Hashimoto’s for every one man. The ATA also estimates that one in …
Why Thyroid Antibodies Matter
Some experts say that thyroid antibodies don't matter. They say you do not need to lower them, because they don't actually attack thyroid …
Thyroid Antibodies Part 2: Mechanisms to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies
In Part 1 of this article, How to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies, I discussed why thyroid antibodies are so important as an early warning for Hashimoto’s, what their …
Thyroid Antibodies Part 1: An Early Warning for Thyroid Disease
We know that Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions develop due to three things – genetic predisposition is one of those. [1] The other two, intestinal …
