Tag Archives: T4

Thyroid health it does not start at the Thyroid and does not end their either.

People often think that problems with the thyroid stem from the butterfly shaped thyroid gland in your throat just below the Adams apple area. Yet the problems actually stem from the Pituatory gland (think of it as your thermostat) which … Continue reading

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and the looking after yourself debate!

Lets start with the good. After nearly 3 months away learning a new job I am tomorrow returning to the beautiful Altea for a month and I just can´t wait to get back to home and of course my wonderful … Continue reading

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Got diabetes, then get your thyroid checked out!

I have been researching diabetes and thyroid illness and been shocked to see the recommendations, that never get followed through! Yet 79 million people in the US alone, could need this information! Diabetes can lead to blindness, amputation and chronic … Continue reading

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Not mentioned by name but thanked before The Scottish Parliament – Dr Peatfield.

Two women speaking for thousands of us who do not convert T4 to T3 and whose lives have been devastated because the UK NHS only deals with primary care of the thyroid and not the endochrine treatment of Thyroid issues. … Continue reading

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Liver function and low thyroid or Exercise and Dieting can make you ill!

Exercise junkie or perhaps a life long dieter, do you really know what you are doing to your body? Your GP is questioning your liver function and you are worried you may have liver damage, its more likely to be … Continue reading

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If ‘they’ won’t look after you, then take charge yourself!

I have been working through the labels ME/CFS/Hashimotos Thyroiditis/Lazy/ Demented/ Old Woman/Incontinent/Nocturia/Dry Skin/ Wounds that would not heal for so long that I forget what I have achieved and I do me ‘I’. At first my GP would not agree … Continue reading

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