Articles — depression

The association between thyroid imbalance and depression has been recognized for many years. But how much is the thyroid contributing to your depression? Interestingly, subclinical or low-grade hypothyroidism is more strongly associated with depression than overt hypothyroidism with up to 40% of people with low-grade hypothyroidism also having depression. Some research has shown that when treating low-grade hypothyroidism with thyroid medication, the depression diminishes and even sometimes resolves. If you are suffering from depressive symptoms, consider getting your thyroid tested as fixing the imbalance could help alleviate some symptoms. It is even possible to get off anti-depressants with the right thyroid...

Depression is a very significant public health issue and is currently on the rise. In 2015, depression was the third leading cause of general disability globally. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression, than men. Most depressive symptoms typically show up when you are in your 20’s. Stressors such as a divorce, the death of a close one, as well as some hormonal imbalances, particularly thyroid disease, can contribute to the onset of depression. Many people suffering from hypothyroidism, are prone to depressive disorders. While thyroid disease and depression are viewed as two separate conditions, research has shown...

There are many mind-body techniques that can be useful for improving the lingering feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression in thyroid patients. Techniques such as meditation, music therapy, dance therapy, yoga, or tai chi will improve the power of your mind and its ability to control your body’s functioning. These techniques help making your immune system less reactive, resulting in decreased inflammation in the body, which is crucial for patients with autoimmunity. They also help with depression and self-esteem issues, resulting in a much better quality of life for patients with depressive and anxiety symptoms. If you have lingering symptoms,...

Bone loss and osteoporosis can result from a variety of conditions, including Vitamin D deficiency and diabetes. High cortisol levels resulting from an overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands can also promote loss of bone, and even osteoporosis if the levels of cortisol remain high for a long period of time. Two of the most common causes of high cortisol are chronic stress and depression. This explains why chronic depression, including depression related to thyroid disease, might induce bone loss. Chronic stress and depressive conditions are often associated with high cortisol levels. Research has indeed demonstrated that osteoporosis and...