If Your Thyroid Could Talk

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that can have a big impact on your health. It’s responsible for making hormones that affect your metabolism, heart rate, mood and more. Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about thyroid issues with Andrew Brackbill, MD, endocrinologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. Why are women more prone to having a thyroid issue? What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? How does Hashimoto’s disease affect your health? How might having a thyroid problem impact fertility? Can thyroid conditions impact your mental health? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:56 - The main function of your thyroid · 2:16 - Why women are more likely to have a thyroid problem · 6:14 - Fatigue and your thyroid · 12:18 - Symptoms of a thyroid problem · 13:17 - Temperature intolerances · 13:58 - Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism · 15:45 - Diagnosing thyroid conditions · 16:57 - How thyroid disorders impact your life · 19:49 - Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism · 20:49 - Fertility and thyroid conditions · 23:18 - Menopause and your thyroid · 25:01 - Diet and your thyroid · 28:08 - Weight and your thyroid · 29:51 - Addressing weight issues · 31:25 - Stress and your thyroid · 32:45 - Stress management tips · 33:35 - Mental health and your thyroid · 36:06 - Wellness strategies · 38:03 - Treatment options for thyroid conditions · 44:12 - Getting a thyroid panel · 45:20 - What is shown in your thyroid panel · 47:02 - At-home thyroid tests