The thyroid is something that is often the source of many health problems. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder in Australia, affecting around 1 in 33 Australians. It is more common in women than men, and in those aged more than 60 years.(1) Thyroid autoimmune antibodies develop when a person’s immune system mistakenly targets…

There are four key nutrients required to maintain a healthy thyroid and avoid both hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism – iodine, zinc, tyrosine selenium. But how do you know if you are getting all these nutrients in sufficient quantities or avoiding those nutrients that exacerbate your thyroid condition? If you are one of the many Australians who…

Thyroid Specialist Perth Thyroid disease is a common condition that strikes 1 in 8 women as well as many men in the western world. Seeing a thyroid specialist in Perth that can treat the underlying pathology of the condition is vital. The prevalence of the condition is likely  to be further reaching as it is…