What are thyroid binding immunoglobulins?
The three main types of thyroid antibodies are thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI). Although it’s rarely mentioned, there is a ...
12 Dec 20248min
How To Lower Thyroid Antibodies Part 3: The Role of Stress
Emotional and physical stressors can be contributing factors in the triggering of thyroid autoimmunity in two main ways. First, stress causes an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines, which promote i...
10 Dec 202430min
Bone Density Concerns and Thyroid Health
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect the health of the bones, which is yet another reason why it's crucial to balance the thyroid hormones. While I’m not a big fan of radiation exposure ...
5 Dec 202412min
The Thyroid Reset Diet with Dr. Alan Christianson
Iodine is a critical nutrient for thyroid function, yet there is a lot of controversy around iodine and thyroid health. Unlike other nutrients, iodine is selectively taken up by the parts of the body ...
3 Dec 20241h
Healthy Holiday Eating and Thyroid Health
Sticking to a healthy diet during the holiday season can be challenging. Between cravings to indulge in unhealthy habits and the desire to avoid awkward social situations, it can feel easier to stick ...
28 Nov 202411min
How To Lower Thyroid Antibodies Part 2: The Role of Food Triggers
Normalizing thyroid antibodies can be challenging, and several factors can cause elevated antibodies. Finding and eliminating food triggers is one such factor that is an essential part of the thyroid ...
26 Nov 202433min
5 Medications That Can Negatively Affect Your Thyroid
Aside from antithyroid medication, which is specifically designed to block thyroid hormone, several medications can have an unintended effect on thyroid health. These drugs, often in combination with ...
21 Nov 202413min
Stacy's Struggles With Weight Gain and Insomnia (Save My Thyroid Audit)
Many people with hyperthyroidism experience noticeable weight loss. For me, this was the case when I dealt with Graves’ disease. At the same time, for various reasons, it’s not uncommon for people wit...
19 Nov 202432min
