Poor Concentration + Hashimoto’s

Let’s Talk Thyroid Symptoms: Poor Concentration + Hashimoto’s I’ve had trouble concentrating to write this! Shouldn’t perhaps be writing on a Friday afternoon 😉 Slowed thinking, thought processes, fatigue, lack of sleep, diet – all can factor into...

Slow Speech + Hashimoto’s

Let’s Talk Thyroid Symptoms: Slow Speech + Hashimotos Remember when your body doesn’t have enough thyroid hormones (or isn’t utilising what is has properly) EVERYTHING is slower. Muscles don’t work as well, our thought processes slow and our tongues may be...

Aches + Pains + Hashimoto’s

  Let’s Talk Thyroid Symptoms: Aches + Pains + Hashimoto’s Aches, pains, stiffness, cramps, weakness. Given Hashimoto’s at core is an inflammatory problem, it’s no surprise that those with it have inflammatory issues throughout our bodies. Muscle weakness...

Brittle Nails + Hashimoto’s

Let’s Talk Thyroid Symptoms: Brittle Nails + Hashimotos It’s fascinating what our fingernails can reveal about our health.  Our outer health (skin, nails, hair etc) are a reflection of our inner health, so just like with our skin and hair, if you notice changes...

Puffy Face + Hashimoto’s

Let’s Talk Thyroid Symptoms: Puffy Face + Hashimotos No one wants to describe their face as ‘puffy’! Puffiness around the face is yet another common sign of an under-active thyroid. The puffiness can usually be seen around the eyes, chin and neck and is a sign...

Hair Loss + Hashimoto’s

Let’s Talk Thyroid Symptoms: Hair Loss + Hashimotos Have you got dry, frizzy, thinning hair?  I know, not exactly how a woman wants to describe her locks! Not so luscious. It’s the same story with our hair as with our eyebrows. Usually, the hair on our heads...