What You Need to Know About Heartburn & Hypothyroidism

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance Leave a Comment

Heartburn — that sensation of burning in your chest or throat that may accompany meals or haunt you throughout the day. Chances are you’ve experienced it at some point, which you means you know how uncomfortable it can be. However, you might be asking yourself right now, what could Hashimoto’s or Hypothyroidism and heartburn possibly have in common? Heartburn is a common condition …

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Understanding Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance Leave a Comment

More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime, and up to 60 percent won’t even know it. These disorders typically manifest as either an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Of these two conditions, an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, is the more common type that affects people in the U.S., especially women. If …