Hashimoto's Thyroiditis In 1912, Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto first described Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. In recent years more and more people are visiting, anxiously, doctors, having a blood test or even an ultrasound, diagnosed with "Hashimoto's thyroiditis" or "autoimmune thyroiditis". It is very...
All of us are more or less aware of how frustrating it is to have tried every possible way and means, but ultimately can not lose weight. It is not uncommon for patients to visit physicians and apologetically say, “I have removed toxic and unhealthy...
Obesity has become epidemic in the 21st century, with the World Health Organization (W.H.O) describing it as a disease because of its impact on health, on the ability to work, on sociability as well as on quality and life expectancy. Despite the fact that there are...
Headaches are one of the most common problems that affect the daily life of many people. They can affect any person, regardless of age, race and gender and may occur on any part of the head on either side of the head or in a...
Vitamins are organic molecules most of which are not produced by the human body and can only be obtained through our diet. Vitamins act as catalysts, namely they assist enzymatic reactions in our body so that it can work properly. How do vitamins function in the...
For most people, the need to remain healthy is largely associated with avoiding medical conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Keeping our bones strong and virile in order to reduce the risk of osteoporosis is an issue to which we do not pay the...
What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is considered the most common autoimmune disease. It was first described in 1912 by the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto, from whom it’s named after. It is characterized by the production of autoantibodies against...
Do you always feel tired and can not explain why? Do you feel that you lack the power and vitality to cope with your everyday life? Are you having trouble getting up from the bed in the morning, even after adequate sleep? If so, then you...
Within the nucleus of a cell, our genes are arranged along twisted, double-stranded DNA molecules, called chromosomes. At the ends of the chromosomes there are DNA fragments called telomeres that protect our genetic data, make it possible to break the cells and keep some secrets...
Thyroid disorders can affect a wide range of physical functions and cause a series of confusion and often misdiagnosis. Although thyroid disorders are more common in adults, children whose cognitive and physical development depends on normal thyroid function are very important to follow. In a review article...
