Welcome
Welcome to issue 1 of The Invisible Hypothyroidism's newsletter, a roundup email sent straight to your inbox every two weeks with the aim of bringing you information that will help you make progress in your health. Below, you'll find an easy to digest, relevant round up of thyroid news, advice and support.
Thank you for joining me on the start of a new journey for The Invisible Hypothyroidism.
News
Latest from Thyroid UK
Debbie Akinfe, a Masters Student in Psychology at the University of East London is undertaking a research project that aims to explore the possibility of a link between childhood trauma to autoimmune and inflammatory long-term conditions in adults. Many of us with autoimmune hypothyroidism state traumatic periods or events in childhood, so the outcome will be very interesting to many.
Latest Blogs
What to Do After Being ‘Glutened’
For many autoimmune hypothyroid patients (that's around 90% of us with an underactive thyroid), following a gluten free diet and lifestyle is key to helping them feel better and manage their condition more effectively. But what happens if you’re ‘glutened’ by mistake?
I've got you covered! Here's some simple yet effective steps you can take.
International Women’s Day and How Thyroid Disease is a Feminist Issue
The 8th March last week marked International Women’s Day, commemorating the movement for women’s rights.
However, as Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s affects a lot more women than men (7-15 times more women), I wanted to raise the fact that a lot of women go to the doctor complaining of tiredness, depression, brain fog, memory problems, weight gain etc. are made to feel as if they are hypochondriacs. And this is wrong. Very wrong.
My Interview with Dr Hedberg
Dr Nikolas Hedberg, a well-known and well-respected passionate functional doctor, asked me if I’d be interested in being interviewed for his podcast, so naturally I was thrilled! This 40 minute discussion we had can be listened to for free and discusses many issues around patients still feeling unwell despite being on medication and my own personal story which many of you will resonate with.
Community
Meet Fellow Thyroid Warriors
The Thyroid Family is a brilliant community which aims to provide you with support, advice and a safe and welcoming environment for you to meet others going through thyroid issues too, and learn together. It will also empower you on to your journey to better health with thyroid disease.
One from the Archives
An Open Letter to Friends, Family, Work Colleagues and Doctors of Those with an Underactive Thyroid/Hypothyroidism
This is one of my most popular blogs to date and has attracted a particularly high amount of views and shares this past week. An open letter that you can share with those in your life, to hopefully help them understand better what it is you go through, and what you need from them.
My Book
When You're Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
I'm about a third of the way through writing my book, now. Woohoo! Bearing in mind what you've all asked me to include in the book so far, I've covered quite a lot already. From my own experience going undiagnosed for years, to getting a diagnosis and then finally getting the right medication and treatment to get me better. It's a mixture of personal experiences, reflections and information I've learnt that I know will help you to make steps in your health, too. I anticipate it to come out late this year.
And Finally...
Thyroid Brain Fog Moment
Some days I amaze myself. Other days I put the laundry in the oven...
Here's something we can all relate to!
Stay in Touch!
As always, you can find my articles, blogs and work on TheInvisibleHypothyroidism.com but keeping in touch via my Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ ensures you'll never miss any exciting news or crucial information on managing your hypothyroidism.
That’s all for this issue but look out for the next one in two weeks’ time. If there’s anything you think I should specifically mention, please let me know.
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