Thyroid Support Group

It’s winter in the Northern hemisphere and many people with thyroid issues, autoimmune diseases and seasonal affective disorder find that their symptoms worsen… A lack of sunshine, outdoor activity and low Vitamin D levels are all contributing factors! The best (and my favorite) prescription is a beach vacation 😊 But it’s not always realistic! Testing your Vitamin D levels and supplementing correctly (in my experience 60-80 is optimal for thyroid/mood but others may disagree) can be incredibly helpful for autoimmune issues and mood related issues ❤️ Generally 5000-10,000 IU of Vitamin D is a good place to start but be sure to check with your doctor and retest! Getting some morning sunshine is also helpful as is getting blue light therapy/bright light therapy first thing in the morning Look for a seasonal affective lamp or blue light therapy lamp! They’re quite affordable and available on Amazon! Also, please note some people may need to increase their thyroid meds during winter. This is because cold weather makes the thyroid work harder to maintain body temperature ❤️ What have you found to be helpful for yourself in the winter time?

We have never asked for contributions to a GoFundme before but we are making an exception this one time because her story is especially tragic.. This beautiful woman is a friend of a work colleague of mine and she has very little time to live, the Gofundme was started for her to pay for her funeral expenses as she doesn't leave very much money behind for her four children. Please give what you can.

Click here to support Holly Carter Funeral Fund organized by Holly Carters Friends This is a GoFundMe to help raise funeral money for my mom who is in hospice. Any help would be appreciated as we are planning the funeral so we can invite those who want to say goodbye to our mom. It would touch our hearts to hear your stories about our Mom who was also so loved in our region.

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Sleep and Aging and the Inevitable Loss of the Coenzyme NAD+

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A little something on healthy aging and happiness..

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