Thyroid Conditions

Thyroid Awareness – Join the Movement!

Thyroid Awareness Month may be just about over, but for those of us who are affected by it, it is an everyday struggle.

There is no need for anyone to feel isolated and cornered off.

Your Emotional Health and Thyroid Disease

When a person suffers from a thyroid disease, there can be a number of symptoms. Problems become apparent when the thyroid gland produces too much or too little thyroid hormones, or when cancer is present.

Since signs slowly appear over time, diagnosis for thyroid disease can come after symptoms start. Symptoms can include weakness or fatigue, fast heart rate, weight loss or weight gain, extreme anxiety, change in menstrual behavior, dry skin and hair, and depression.

Thyroid Malfunction – How to exercise when dealing with fatigue?

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that controls the body’s metabolic processes. Common problems may include an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).

When a person’s thyroid malfunctions, a whole host of signs are likely to arise. One possible symptom is fatigue. It affects people with both overactive and underactive thyroids, leaving them concerned with how to exercise, get healthy, and regain stamina.

Ways to Build Your Metabolism Despite Thyroid Problems

The Mayo Clinic defines metabolism as the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.

Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss

Hypothyroidism is defined as a condition where the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough hormones for the body. A person said to have hypothyroidism has an “underactive thyroid” gland.

Hyperthyroidism and Weight Gain after Treatment

Hyperthyroidism exists when a patient suffers from too much thyroid hormone in the body. Since the thyroid hormone controls the speed of all systems in the body (metabolism), with an overabundance, there is the tendency for these same functions to run at a faster rate.

A New Year, Thyroid Awareness Month and You

This month is Thyroid Awareness Month. It is an initiative established by the AACE or the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. AACE is a professional organization of “clinical endocrinologists committed to enhancing its members’ ability to provide the highest quality of care.” A large part of its mission is to influence policy-making as well.