Understanding Hashimoto’s Symptoms
Understanding Hashimoto’s Symptoms Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Understanding the symptoms of Hashimoto’s is crucial for early diagnosis and effective management. Common Symptoms of Hashimoto’s 1. Fatigue […]
You’re NOT Crazy…
“So I’m not crazy?!” Was the words of one of my patients. We had just gotten her blood work results back. It revealed a thyroid gland struggling to keep up, elevated thyroid antibodies, and extremely low nutrient levels. She had been to see her doctor numerous times because she hadn’t been feeling herself. She used […]
What Are Thyroid Antibodies?
What Are Thyroid Antibodies? Unless you’ve been in a biology or immunology class recently, you may not be familiar with antibodies. Antibodies are a normal part of our immune system. Your body makes them in order to “tag” or “mark” foreign bacteria or viruses that are harmful. Once tagged, your immune system can recognize these foreign invaders and […]
How To Exercise For Your Thyroid
Is your current exercise routine sabotaging your thyroid health? If you have a thyroid condition, you may be experiencing one or more of the following when it comes to exercise: You’re exhausted and can’t imagine attempting exercise or even making it to the gym You’re making exercise a regular habit but you find that it […]
Three reasons you still have symptoms on Synthroid
Synthroid (also know as levothyroxine) is a synthetic form of T4 and the most common medication prescribed for hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, many people continue to experience chronic and debilitating symptoms of hypothyroidism on Synthroid, including: – fatigue – weight gain – brain fog – hair loss – low mood – and more… There are three BIG […]
Desiccated Thyroid – 5 things you need to know
Updated as of August 2025 As a Naturopathic Doctor focusing in thyroid health, I get asked about Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) almost daily—by patients looking for answers and by colleagues seeking clarity. With years of clinical experience, advanced training (both learning and teaching!) and a practice dedicated to helping people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, I’ve […]
The Thyroid Tests You Need (and what they mean!)
Last week I had a patient come in with a story that I hear way too often. She had recently been to her family doc for a number of concerns including fatigue, weight gain, and constipation. She has a history of hypothyroidism and so had some blood work done to […]