‘Up To Here’ campaign urges Americans to seek treatment for undiagnosed thyroid disease

‘Up To Here’ campaign urges Americans to seek treatment for undiagnosed thyroid disease

Andrea Jang
Repost, Jang Tip

To coincide with Thyroid Awareness Month, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) launched the Up To Here campaign on Monday to raise awareness of thyroid diseases and to help Americans recognize symptoms, risk factors and the need to seek treatment. More than 10% of Americans will develop a thyroid disease during their lives, yet many of those affected remain unaware of their condition.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located low in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that influence the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, skin and eyes. The Up To Here campaign draws inspiration from the idea that many people with thyroid diseases are figuratively up to their necks in frustrating symptoms, such as gaining weight, feeling sad or not getting enough sleep. Many of the symptoms associated with thyroid issues are often mistaken for other conditions, misidentified as a normal part of aging or blamed on lifestyle habits.

“Millions are affected by thyroid disease and don’t even know it,” said Sandra L. Weber, MD, FACP, FACE, president of AACE. “This lack of awareness can endanger their health and well-being. We want to empower people to recognize these symptoms and to talk with their health care providers.”

You might have adrenal fatigue, here’s how to treat it naturally

You might have adrenal fatigue, here’s how to treat it naturally

Andrea Jang
Opinion, Repost

Balanced adrenal glands are a key part of being Bulletproof. Your adrenals create and regulate cortisol, which makes them essential for hacking stress. When your adrenals work the way they should, you become more resilient, and you have a much easier time taking on life’s challenges.

But if you’re overwhelmed by chronic stress, your adrenals can get burnt out from constantly producing cortisol. The result is adrenal fatigue. Your natural cortisol rhythm becomes irregular — sometimes you produce too much cortisol, sometimes not enough — and you can struggle to make other hormones, like androstenedione (the precursor to testosterone).

Spironolactone For Acne

Spironolactone For Acne

Andrea Jang
Opinion, Repost

Considering Spironolactone for Acne? Spironolactone (Aldactone) is one of the most common treatments for hormonal acne, as well as alopecia (hair loss), oily skin, and hirsutism. It is effective at lowering testosterone levels by inhibiting synthesis of this hormone, increasing sex hormone binding globulin and blocking androgen receptors. It may also reduce an enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone into a potent androgen called Dihydrotestosterone or DHT.