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      • Too Young To Be So Sick: A Young Woman’s Battle With Graves’ Disease
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    • March 2015
      • Trust Your Gut: Raising Children With Thyroid Disorders
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      • Vitamin D and Your Thyroid
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      • How Do You Stay Hydrated in the Winter?
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    • January 2015
      • 7 Lessons Chronic Illness Has Taught Me: A Retrospective Look at Hypothyroidism
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-1.14.15
      • Hypothyroidism in Children: Not So Rare After All!
      • Rise and Thrive!
    • December 2014
      • ThyroidChange: What It Means To Me by Thyroid Mom
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      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.5.14
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      • Vitamin B2 and Thyroid Function
    • October 2014
      • Thyroid Disorders Don’t Have to be Scary!
      • Fill ‘er up! Fellow Thyroid Warrior, Is Your Tank Empty?
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.22.14
      • Your Journey with Thyroid Disease
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      • Autism and Congenital Hypothyroidism: Why Newborn Screening Matters
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      • Growth Awareness Week: Why it Matters to Me.
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      • Congenital Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Resistance: A Story About Heart
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      • Thyroid Imbalance: A Yin-Yang Perspective
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Are You An Empath & What Impact Does It Have On Your Health?

September 3, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

Are you one of those people who often finds themselves comforting, listening to and advising friends and family?  You know, the one who everyone seems to call when they need a shoulder to cry on?  How do those interactions leave you feeling?  For some, you may leave the interaction simply feeling grateful to have helped and grateful to not be in the same situation.  For others, particularly, empaths, you may leave those interactions feeling completely drained. Recently, I had lunch with my friend and mentor, Sunny Schlenger.  Sunny, who is an author and flow coach, and I discussed how we are both empaths and the effect it has on us and on our mental and physical health.  Most people are socially and emotionally aware enough to pick up on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: autoimmune disorders, empath, mental health, Thyroid Disorders

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-7.15.15

July 15, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for July 15, 2015. SPECIAL SUMMER EDITION!! Articles for you on beating the heat, sunscreens, water safety and more! 15 Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated Healthy and Hydrating Summer Recipes Study Finds Most Kids and Teens Don't Drink Enough Water EWG's 2015 Guide to Sunscreens Best Sunscreen Buying Guide - Consumer Reports Water Safety: Tips for Parents of Young Children Drowning Prevention Heat Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms & Complications (hint: thyroid problems can cause heat intolerance) Heat Exhaustion Symptoms in Children, Dogs and Adults 101 Summer Activities to do with Kids 10 Ways Families Can Use Technology to Connect to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: chronic stress and thyroid, depression and thyroid, Energy, feeling cold and thyroid, Grave's Disease, heat exhaustion, heat intolerance and thyroid, hydration and thyroid, Hypothyroidism, safe sunscreen, sexual dysfunction and thyroid, thyroid and aging, thyroid and diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Thyroid News

How Do You Stay Hydrated in the Winter?

February 5, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

Did you know that you can become dehydrated in the winter just as easily as you can in the summer? It's true and the symptoms of dehydration are the same whether it's winter or summer.  Even if you aren't sweating, you lose water vapor through your breath.  I know that my kids and I have been feeling particularly parched lately and have dry, itchy skin.  Hydration is important to adults and children with hypothyroidism.  Many people with hypothyroidism complain of having dry skin, nails and hair, being constipated, and experience weight gain.  Staying well hydrated can help with all of those things! While water is the best way to re-hydrate yourself, sometimes I want something different.  Eating lots of fresh fruits (like watermelon) and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Diet, Energy, hydration and thyroid, Kidney Function, My Journey, Thyroid Disorders

7 Lessons Chronic Illness Has Taught Me: A Retrospective Look at Hypothyroidism

January 16, 2015 by Blythe 8 Comments

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Drum roll, please!! I am thrilled to share this Guest Blog Post by Sarah Downing with you. Sarah is a thyroid advocate and creator of the blog, Butterflies & Phoenixes, and is also the Blog Editor for  ThyroidChange.  She has great advice for those of us battling chronic illnesses. Treat yourself with patience and kindness. Whilst you probably wish you could get well overnight, in reality it may take months and sometimes years to experience “normalcy” again. Consider just how long it took you to get sick in the first place. This is a daunting thought, so take it one day at a time and celebrate each stepping stone of progress. Be kind to yourself on the days you are filled with frustration and despair because your mental outlook does … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, January 2015 Tagged With: Hashimoto's, Inspiration, Rise&Thrive, Shared Stories, Support, Thyroid Disorders

Hypothyroidism in Children: Not So Rare After All!

January 9, 2015 by Blythe 4 Comments

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 I don't believe that there are coincidences.  I believe that things happen for a reason.  One of the best parts of  having a website and blogging about thyroid disorders is that I have met some incredible people along the way.  One of those people is Dawn.  I don't think it was a coincidence that we "met" online.  Her story is similar to mine in that she also has an entire family with thyroid disorders.  As you will see, hypothyroidism in children is not as rare as you think.  I am honored that she is willing to share her story here at Thyroid Mom.  I hope you enjoy learning about her and from her.   My name is Dawn. I’m a wife, mother, college student, housewife, and I sell jewelry in an online store. I also have Hashimoto’s.  People are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, January 2015 Tagged With: Hashimoto's, Helping Kids With CH, Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism in Children, Rise&Thrive, Shared Stories, Thyroid Disorders

Rise and Thrive!

January 5, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

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So, it's that time of the year where we focus on new beginnings and starting over.  I used to write new year's resolutions.  I have kept some and totally missed the boat on others.  A friend of mine, Sunny Schlenger, suggested new year's intentions. Sunny is a professional organizer, flow coach and author.  I know that it's no coincidence that our lives crossed paths.  In her article, Intentions vs. Resolutions, Sunny states that "intentions are desires that start at the feeling level."  She goes on to say: "They’re quests of our higher self that want to see us be happy, healthy and successful at the things we have a desire to do."   I love making lists, setting goals, etc.  I have always felt sad, though, when I didn't succeed with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, January 2015 Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, My Journey, Rise&Thrive, Thyroid Disorders

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-12.24.14

December 24, 2014 by Blythe Leave a Comment

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Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for December 24, 2014. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer)  10 Things You Need to Know About Your Thyroid  Thyroid Disorders and the Shocking Link to Heart Disease, Cancer, Obesity, and Diabetes Stubborn Thyroid Issues? Several Symptoms You Haven't Noticed 5 Ways Hypothyroidism Can Be Naturally Treated with Food News in 2014: A Roundup of Key … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Wednesday Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Armour Thyroid, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Kidney Function, Pregnancy, T3, Thyroid Disorders, Thyroid News

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-12.3.14

December 3, 2014 by Blythe Leave a Comment

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for December 3, 2014. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer) How Weather Changes Affect Your Thyroid Subclinical Hypothyroidism Increases Early Miscarriage Risk Will A Gluten-Free Diet Really Make You Healthier? Thyroid Disorders & Children (Congenital Hypothyroidism) i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wednesday Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Newborn Screening, Thyroid Disorders, Thyroid News

Vitamin B2 and Thyroid Function

November 17, 2014 by Blythe 1 Comment

B2 and thyroid function

If you have been reading about thyroid related health issues, you have probably come across articles talking about B12 deficiencies.  What I'm wondering, though, is whether you know about Vitamin B2?  Riboflavin (B2) can have many benefits, and it's worth finding out if it can help you. Why should thyroid sufferers care about B2? B2 is required for thyroid enzyme regulation and the production of corticosteriods.  Without B2, production of T4 is suppressed and adrenal glands fail to secrete their hormones.  A B2 deficiency can contribute to an under active thyroid and ultimately lead to weight gain and other health issues. If you search for symptoms of B2 deficiency, among the symptoms on the list is diminished thyroid function.  B2 is all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, November 2014 Tagged With: Diet, Related Disorders, Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid Disorders Don’t Have to be Scary!

October 31, 2014 by Blythe Leave a Comment

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 It's Halloween!  There are many scary things out there tonight.  Don't let a thyroid disorder diagnosis be one of them.  No matter what you or your children are going through, you don't have to be scared!  Thyroid disorders don't have to be scary.  If you or your child have just been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, here are some things you should do right now: 1) Do your research.  Take the time to learn what you can about Congenital Hypothyroidism or your specific thyroid disorder.  There are many great books out there, including Mary Shomon's Living Well with Hypothyroidism, Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal? by Dr. Datis Kharrazian, and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Root Cause by Dr. Izabella Wentz.  There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Support, Thyroid Disorders

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I am a mother of two beautiful boys, both born with Congenital Hypothyroidism.  I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism during my late twenties and later learned that it was Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  My husband was diagnosed with Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism) shortly before our oldest son was born. … Read More

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