Thyroid
Thyroid and Iron Deficiency
Your iron status is extremely important when it comes to thyroid health. If you are
Dr. Samina Mitha, ND
December 17, 2021
Articles on Thyroid
Thyroid
Thyroid and Cholesterol Link Confirmed Via Genetic Analysis
At the clinic, we often see that thyroid hormones and cholesterol/lipid levels are strongly linked in our patients.
Clinical studies have shown in the past that treating patients with thyroid hormones can improve cholesterol levels. However, it has never been clear that suboptimal thyroid hormone levels were directly responsible for causing high cholesterol since so many other factors are involved when a patient is hypothyroid.
Fiona McCulloch ND
July 14, 2021
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
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
Thyroid Antibodies: Measuring Autoimmunity The thyroid gland is the master of our metabolism. It controls
Kelly Clinning ND
May 14, 2019
Fertility
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
How Estrogen Levels Affect Thyroid Hormone Test Results A recent study has given us interesting
Fiona McCulloch ND
June 4, 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
Thyroid
Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Different View on a Common Disease.
Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis are discussed in this article, as well as some of the most current information on the causes of this condition, which is the most common autoimmune disease. This article will discuss both selenium and iodine and how to apply them carefully in this condition.
Fiona McCulloch ND
July 1, 2014
Fertility
Thyroid and Fertility, Thyroid and Pregnancy | Infographic
We at White Lotus have created this infographic to detail the effects of the Thyroid on Fertility. We hope that you will share it and also that it helps provide some interesting information on the important of Thyroid health in Fertility. We have also included naturopathic information including nutrient requirements of iodine, foods rich in selenium and iodine, and information on the effects of heavy metals, environmental agents and even stress on the function of the thyroid gland.
Fiona McCulloch ND
November 18, 2013
