When it comes to thyroid health and particularly autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, there are many things in the body that can trigger this autoimmune response. One of the many triggers includes chronic infections such as the Epstein-Barr virus. The connection between the Epstein-Barr virus and thyroid health is pretty strong, and I [...]

One of the questions I commonly get from patients is what affects the thyroid. How does thyroid disease start and are there things that one should be watching out for when trying to control things like Hashimoto’s disease? There are so many different players when it comes to thyroid health, and the adrenal glands are [...]

Hashimoto's Disease: Fast Facts Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid, a small gland in the front of your throat. Triggered by the pituitary gland, your thyroid produces hormones that regulate how your body uses energy. With Hashimoto’s disease, your immune system produces antibodies that interfere with this process, slowing down thyroid [...]

Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? If these sound all too familiar, thyroid disease may be at the root of the issue. The thyroid and anxiety can hand in hand. When your thyroid does not function the way it should, your mental health can suffer. Unfortunately, many doctors prescribe anti-anxiety medications before [...]