Female hormones are thought to play a role in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions. Pregnancy, puberty, and perimenopause (periods of major changes …
Women's Health
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 …
Approach to Fibrocystic Breasts with Hashimoto’s
Though we may not think of it very often, the health of our breasts and the health of our thyroid are deeply connected. We know there’s an association …
Busy Woman’s Guide to Healing
The free-flowing days of summer are now behind us, as we head into fall and a return to busy school schedules and a flurry of activities. Suddenly, it may seem …
Estrogen Dominance as a Trigger for Hashimoto’s
Over the years of working with people with Hashimoto’s, it has become clear to me that there is a strong relationship between sex hormones and thyroid hormones. …