Women's Health
Progesterone Therapy for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Many women experience very heavy menstrual cycles, frequently described as flooding. For them, the inability
Kelly Clinning ND
December 17, 2020
Articles on Thyroid
Thyroid
The Important Link between Thyroid Autoimmunity and Recurrent Miscarriages
Scientists are now studying an important link between thyroid autoimmunity and recurrent miscarriages. The link appears to be inflammation during pregnancy.
Kelly Clinning ND
November 9, 2020
Thyroid
Thyroid & Reproduction: How thyroid health impacts fertility, pregnancy and postpartum outcomes
Dr. Kelly Clinning, ND, discusses how thyroid health can affect a woman’s reproductive cycle, from fertility through to postpartum issues.
Kelly Clinning ND
May 20, 2020
Women's Health
Comprehensive Testing for Female Hair Loss
Thinning hair can be very distressing, especially for women. Dr. Kelly Clinning discusses possible reasons for female hair loss, plus tests that can help.
Kelly Clinning ND
April 16, 2020
Thyroid
Genetic Causes of Low T3 and Hypothyroid Symptoms (with Normal TSH)
Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND, explains why a certain genetic polymorphism variant may prevent some thyroid patients from converting T4 to T3.
Fiona McCulloch ND
January 13, 2020
Thyroid
Why Do I Still Feel Hypothyroid On Synthroid?
Synthroid is a synthetic T4 hormone that’s used to treat hypothyroidism, and has very few side effects. So what happens when hypothyroid symptoms persist?
Kelly Clinning ND
November 11, 2019
Thyroid
Low White Blood Cell Counts and Thyroid
White blood cells—neutrophils—are crucial factors in immune health. Learn why thyroid and autoimmune conditions often present a low white blood cell count.
Fiona McCulloch ND
October 22, 2019
Thyroid
Thyroid Antibodies: Measuring Autoimmunity
The thyroid gland is the master of our metabolism. It controls the production of ATP,
Kelly Clinning ND
May 14, 2019
PCOS
Egg Quality, and How It’s Affected by Thyroid Hormones
New studies show a link between thyroid hormones, and healthy oocyte (egg) development.
Fiona McCulloch ND
July 21, 2018
Thyroid
How Estrogen Levels Affect Thyroid Hormone Test Results
A recent study has given us interesting insights into how thyroid hormone test levels are
Fiona McCulloch ND
June 4, 2018
PCOS
Vitamin D Deficiency, PCOS, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
A recent study was done on women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who also have
Fiona McCulloch ND
March 2, 2018
PCOS
Recurrent Miscarriages: Evaluation and Testing to Prevent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent pregnancy loss, or repeated miscarriages are devastating and challenging to treat. There are numerous causes so a full work-up should be completed to gain clarity into the underlying cause and treat appropriately. We present an evidence-based review of current information in this field of reproductive medicine.
Erica Nikiforuk ND
February 29, 2016
PCOS
Causes of Hair Loss in Women and Natural Treatments : Part 1
An examination of the nutritional and hormonal causes of hair loss in women, along with natural treatments. Part 1 of a 2 part series.
Fiona McCulloch ND
October 8, 2015
Thyroid
Zinc, Selenium and Thyroid Function in Women
Two micronutrients that are very important for thyroid hormone metabolism are zinc and selenium. Zinc
Fiona McCulloch ND
April 18, 2015
Immune System
T Regulatory Cells and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
T regulatory cells are one of the most important immune cells when it comes to keeping autoimmune disease at bay. They are involved in suppressing the immune response when it is finished its work. In conditions like Hashimoto’s and Grave’s, two autoimmune thyroid diseases, these cells are often not at their optimal levels.
Fiona McCulloch ND
August 25, 2014
