T4 Test | What is a t4 test (thyroid disease)?
What is a T4 test? A thyroxine (T4) lab test is used to check for thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. T4 is the primary hormone produced by your thyroid, and plays a critical role in many of your body’s functions – such as hormone balance, metabolism, internal thermostat, and growth....
Continue ReadingTSH Test interpetation | Understand your tsh test results
TSH Test Interpretation Disagreements in Medical Community There is no consensus about the best TSH test interpretation. TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, is produced by your pituitary gland and is essentially the gas pedal for how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) your thyroid produces. It is an important test...
Continue ReadingTSH Test | What is a TSH Test for Thyroid disease?
What is a TSH Test? A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. TSH controls production of the 2 thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which both regulate just about about every function in your body, from temperature, to mood,...
Continue ReadingThyroid Warrior: Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and How to Reclaim Your Health
Symptoms of hypothyroidism overview Hypothyroidism Quiz Dr. Amy Meyers: The Good News About Hypothyroidism What is the thyroid and what does it do? Common symptoms of hypothyroidism Consequences of hypothyroidism Underlying causes of hypothyroidism Must-know risk factors for thyroid disorders Link between thyroid disease and environmental toxins Thyroid hormone explanation and diagnoses Treatment for hypothyroidism Supporting a healthy thyroid Appendix of resources ...
Continue ReadingTSH Test | Overview Of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone To Test Your Thyroid
What is TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)? Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced by your pituitary gland and is the throttle for your thyroid. Your thyroid regulates every single cell in your body with thyroid hormones: thyroxine 4 (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). (more…)
Continue ReadingNormal TSH Levels and Why Normal Isn’t Always Good
What are normal TSH levels? Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced by your pituitary gland and is the gas pedal for your thyroid. When your pituitary wants your thyroid to produce more thyroid hormone (thyroxine 4, aka T4) is will press on the gas pedal (higher TSH levels). When it...
Continue Reading