Hypothyroidism Phoenix may develop for a number of different reasons, the most common being an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland, called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hypothyroidism may also be the result of taking a medication like lithium, genetics, or an underlying pituitary gland problem. Understanding the “why” behind a diagnosis of hypothyroidism is critical to moving forward with a proper treatment plan. While some…
Year: 2019
A Naturopathic View of Thyroid and Hormone Balance
Naturopathic doctor Phoenix, or naturopathic physicians, depending on what state you’re in, are clinicians that have been trained as primary care doctors with an emphasis on utilizing natural means of healing and a focus on the prevention of disease states. They treat all the same medical conditions that a conventional physician does, but with a…
The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Thyroid Disease
Given their many shared symptoms and the fact that both are conditions that can be hard to diagnose, it may seem obvious that thyroid disease (specifically, hypothyroidism) and fibromyalgia could be connected to one another. Having one of these conditions may, in fact, predispose you to the other, and having both impacts each disease. Despite…