Dr. Tasreen Albhai N.D.
Naturopathic Medical Director
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Topic: Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease & Diet Strategies
WHAT IS T3, REVERSE T3 AND WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT ?
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck, under the voice box.
Managing PCOS Associated Hair Loss
Dr. Natalie Waller, ND
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting many women during their reproductive years. PCOS is associated with a host of symptoms that include weight gain, irregular menstrual cycle, hirsutism, acne, and hair loss.
The Impacts of Stress on Your Thyroid
Located at the base of the neck, your thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that control how the body creates proteins, uses energy, and responds to other hormones.
Are Your Hormones Affecting Your Sex Drive?
Low libido or low sex drive is a common complaint in both men and women. A low libido can be caused by many different factors. Both sex hormones and stress hormones may affect your libido.
January is Thyroid Awareness Month!
The thyroid sits just below your larynx near the base of your neck. This approximately 2-inch-long gland is part of your endocrine system and controls your metabolism.
Low energy? How thyroid conditions can be overlooked.
Fatigue is a common symptom of hypothyroidism, otherwise known as an underactive thyroid. In individuals with this condition, the body’s metabolism begins to slow down, leading to symptoms like low energy and lethargy. This differs from hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, in which the body’s metabolism speeds up.
How Supporting Your Thyroid Can Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals
Many people – particularly women in their 30s and into menopausal years – have an underactive thyroid without realising it. An underactive thyroid (or hypothyroidism) can be associated with lifestyle (such as high stress and poor diet) and genetic markers that may predispose people to it.