A Mom's Life

If your thyroid is off, you might be too

October 07, 2020 Season 1 Episode 32
A Mom's Life
If your thyroid is off, you might be too
Show Notes

Episode 32. Is your thyroid the problem? According to thyroid specialist, Dr. Henderson, the thyroid contributes to the function of almost all systems in the body. When it gets wonky, you can start feeling off.

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WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS EPISODE
(minute by minute breakdown)
:55- A problem that impacts more than 20 million people
1:20- Natalie shares her own story with Thyroid issues
4:25- So many women suffer from this
6:30- Hello Dr. Brittany Henderson
7:50- What is a thyroid?
9:08-Thyroid basically helps all functions of the body
10:05- When it becomes a problem. Why it runs in families.
11:05- Why we should be screening girls at 10 years old for thyroid issues
12:25- Why postpartum is a very common time to develop thyroid issues
16:00- Hyper vs. Hypo and what is your TSH?
18: T3 and T4
20:45- If your levels are off, what's next?
22:30- Making sure you have a doctor who understands thyroid
23:30- Early intervention is key!

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW
https://www.charlestonthyroidcenter.com/
https://www.drhendersonmd.com/