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7 Common Causes Of Hot Flashes That Aren’t Related To Menopause

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Hot flashes are common for menopausal women, but sometimes they’re not caused by menopause. In fact, there are several underlying problems that can cause hot flashes whether you are menopausal or not. It’s important to know what these are so that you can get help treating the real underlying problem. Before we start explaining these, though, what is a hot flash? It’s a ... Continue Reading

What’s Thyroid Got to Do with Metabolic Health?

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If you're feeling tired and sluggish, your thyroid could be to blame. This post from MyDomaine explains how thyroid and other factors can hurt your metabolic health. Despite all the information available on metabolism and how your thyroid health affects it, this common chemical process continues to baffle us with its finicky temperament. Keeping it balanced and in working ... Continue Reading

Women's Guide to Thyroid Health

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(BeWellBuzz) Nearly 27 million people in the United States suffer from some type of thyroid disorder. Women are five times more likely to develop a thyroid condition as compared to males. In a 2011 study by Quest Diagnostics, over 15% of the pregnant women tested positive for hypothyroidism.  The study also revealed that: Women weighing over 275 pounds were 2.5 times ... Continue Reading

Study suggests vegans are at risk for low iodine levels

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Some vegans may not be getting enough iodine in their diets, suggests a new study. That finding is particularly relevant for women who are pregnant, researchers say, as that's a time when a mom's iodine levels are strained by her growing baby. "It's an interesting observation that we ought to pay attention to," said Dr. Robert Smallridge, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic ... Continue Reading

Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health

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For years, it has been common medical knowledge that iodine has a clear and crucial relationship to the thyroid gland. And scientific research has supported this fact time and time again. Historically, this critical link between iodine and thyroid health has been of key importance to governments and global health care organizations, as iodine deficiency is the single most ... Continue Reading

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