I have thyroid problems. More specifically I have hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s disease. Hypothyroid means the thyroid is sluggish and not functioning at an optimal level. Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system…
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The Truth About Thyroid Labs
Have you ever felt completely exhausted deep down inside? Not the fatigue you’d feel after a fussy newborn woke you repeatedly, but the kind of bone-numbing fatigue you can’t explain. You haven’t been sick, you…
Dear Mom with Thyroid Issues
Dear Mom, do you have “thyroid issues?” Your thyroid might not be working enough (hypothyroidism) or it’s working too much (hyperthyroidism). You could have Hashimoto’s disease, where your body is inflamed and attacking your own thyroid, making it function…
Getting Healthy with Baby Steps
Most of us aren’t living as healthily as we’d like to. Maybe you or someone in your family has health issues. This could be anything from allergies and asthma to chronic fatigue, joint pain, or any…
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
A few weeks ago, I learned I have many food sensitivities, which are a result of leaky gut syndrome. I’m sensitive to wheat, dairy, soy, corn, and eggs. (Yes, I cried!) Tests also showed that…
Health Challenges and Changes
This is one of those posts where I draw back the curtain and throw the Pinterest perfect pictures away. (And no, that’s not me in the photo. My windows are no where near that clean!)…
What Every Mom Should Know About Being Abnormally Exhausted
Dear fellow mom, are you exhausted? I don’t mean feeling tired after a night of sleeplessness when your kids are sick or after a hectic vacation. I’m talking about exhaustion that never seems to fully go…
Answers
It’s been a long few months for the Bragdon household. We’ve been searching for answers for Nathan’s behavioral issues (see my post about ADHD) and on top of that, I’ve been dealing with health issues myself. …