15 common myths about thyroid disease

15 common myths about thyroid disease

Your thyroid is making you fat This is commonly believed but untrue.  Although your thyroid gland is responsible for your metabolism it is extremely rare for patients to experience significant weight gain if they have an untreated hypothyroid. In severe hypothyroidism...
Thyroid hormone and heart disease

Thyroid hormone and heart disease

Thyroid hormone influences the strength and speed of your heartbeat, your blood pressure and your cholesterol level. As a result, too much or too little of this hormone can either   masquerade as heart disease cause heart problems make existing heart disease...
PCOS and hair loss

PCOS and hair loss

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) means that your ovaries are not responding as they should to hormonal cues from your Pituitary Gland.  This means that your ovarian follicles fail to rupture and release an egg – as they should – instead growing and...
Diabetes and sexual dysfunction

Diabetes and sexual dysfunction

I do understand that it’s embarrassing to talk to a doctor about sex problems, but these are often symptoms of some underlying medical condition so it’s important to seek help. Indeed it’s important to be open and honest about all health conditions – a small...
What is Gigantism and how is it caused?

What is Gigantism and how is it caused?

Your endocrine system is responsible for the regulation of your body’s metabolism, sexual development, reproduction, sleep, homeostasis, immunity and growth; and there are 8 hormone secreting glands in your body.  To find out more about this please see this blog post....