Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!
This is the time of year that most people take stock of their health habits and decide how they want to approach the new year. At Freeman Endocrinology, we are very aware of this because we are focused on our patients’ overall health and as we partner with them on their health journey,
Endocrinology tends to be one of the less-understood medical practices among the general public, and that’s hardly a surprise. Many people will go their entire lives without any need to visit an endocrinologist. However, for people suffering from diabetes or thyroid disorders, an endocrinologist is vital!
If you’ve recently been referred to an endocrinologist for thyroid issues,
When people come to us for treatment for thyroid problems, they always want to know how those thyroid problems developed. Very often, they’ve done some research on their own. This is something we applaud, but the problem is that there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Thyroid conditions are extremely complicated, and endocrinology is such a specialized field specifically because thyroid issues can be so difficult to track down to a source.
If you’re receiving treatment for thyroid problems, your diet really does matter! Some of the foods you eat, and some supplements you take, can potentially make your thyroid problems worse – possibly much worse. That makes it extremely important to eat wisely.
These are some of the foods and supplements you should be aware of that can have an impact on thyroid disease.
Of the various ailments an endocrinologist treats, thyroid issues are among the most common. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland on both sides of the front of the neck, just below Adam’s apple. It’s one of the single most important hormone-producing glands in the endocrine system, responsible for creating chemicals that regulate the body’s metabolism,
At Freeman Endocrinology we take the time to help patients understand their medical conditions and then providing a range of treatment options. In this latest post, we highlight a condition known as thyroid goiter and how it can impact your life. We will also explore treatment options.
What is a Goiter?