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Because weight and thyroid wellness are so interconnected, Dr. Arem also recommends a comprehensive and well-balanced mix of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and other ingredients that have the ability to promote the removal of free radicals and decrease body inflammation. Indeed, body inflammation promotes slow metabolism and a difficulty losing weight. Taking a well-balanced mix of these ingredients will make thyroid hormone and leptin work more efficiently to speed up your metabolism and burn more calories, even at rest. Many vitamin and antioxidant-based supplements are available, but most are either unbalanced, unsafe, incomplete or some combination of the three. This is...

One or several factors might trigger and perpetuate your weight gain trend. You need to become aware of them and fix them to prevent further weight gain. Below is a list of common factors that are often overlooked by people who struggle with weight gain: 1)     Hormonal disorders: Hypothyroidism: Regardless of its severity, will cause slowing of metabolism, increased cravings, weight gain, and difficulties losing weight. Thyroid Hormone excess (hyperthyroidism) can cause weight loss, but can also cause weight gain. •Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects at least 5% of women in their reproductive years. This...

Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. In this condition, the immune system sends signals to the thyroid, making it produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. Other causes of hyperthyroidism are autonomous thyroid nodules (nodules that take over the function of the gland and produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone) and multinodular toxic goiters (hyperactive nodules that produce too much thyroid hormone). Silent and subacute thyroiditis typically cause high thyroid hormone levels for a few weeks due to the release of thyroid hormone from the inflamed gland. Transient hyperthyroidism is typically followed by an underactive thyroid, which is...

Nodules, or “lumps,” in the thyroid gland are quite common. Lumps that can be felt by your doctor during an examination are found in at least five percent of people. Most are benign and only fifteen percent are cancerous. There are two types of nodules: 1. "Cold nodules" -- On a thyroid scan, these do not pick up radioactive iodine and do not cause thyroid imbalance. However, these nodules are the most likely to be cancerous. 2. "Hot nodules" -- Also known as hyperactive thyroid nodules, these are much less common than cold nodules. They tend to cause hyperthyroidism and...