For many of us women, hair loss can be a distressing symptom that we experience with Hashimoto’s. In many ways, our hair represents our femininity. When we experience hair loss, we feel that we are losing some of our sense of self. Every time we brush our hair or look in the mirror, we are met with a constant reminder that something is off in our bodies and …
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Common Questions About Supplements and Your Thyroid
Which supplements do you recommend? As a pharmacist, I’m picky about my supplements. Some may have allergenic fillers; some are poorly absorbed, and others don’t have what they say the do. When looking for a supplement, be sure to pick one that is gluten and dairy free. There are many excellent supplement companies; my favorite brand is the professional …
Nutrient Depletions In Hashimoto’s V: Zinc
Zinc is an essential element to our well-being. Zinc acts as a catalyst in about 100 different enzyme reactions required by our body and is involved in DNA synthesis, immune function, protein synthesis, and cell division. It is required for proper sense of taste and smell, detoxification, wound healing, and thyroid function. Zinc is not stored in the body. …
Hashimoto’s and Getting Your Hair Back…
Our Hair Represents our Femininity Hair loss is a distressing symptom experienced by women with Hashimoto’s. For women, our hair represents our femininity, and losing our hair is a constant reminder that something is off and that we are not well. Here are some tips that may put hair loss at bay… Be sure to check your TSH, Free T3, Free T4 Sometimes, when …
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