Category Archives: self love

Celebrating World Thyroid Day with TLC – Thyroid Loving Care!

Happy World Thyroid Day to all of us – the thyroid warriors and the caretakers. It is wonderful that there is a designated day devoted to awareness and understanding of this disease that affects so many of us. I wish … Continue reading

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Transcending Weight Gain

Thyroid disease = a whole lotta symptoms. There are the common ones that most people feel like fatigue, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, cold intolerance, etc. And there is the extensive list of the rest. When I first was diagnosed, I … Continue reading

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Peace, Love and Thyroid

Ahimsa is a term in Eastern religions that literally translates to “non-violence”. This is a very powerful concept, not only in relating with others, but also with ourselves. It is the ahimsa towards our own minds and bodies that is … Continue reading

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How I Began to Cope with Hypothyroidism

I have suspected for many years that I had a thyroid issue. It really did not affect the day-to-day operations of my life and had primarily manifested itself as a minor irritation. For the past several years, that minor irritation … Continue reading

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A Love Letter

Dear Body~ On this Valentine’s Day, I want to tell you how much I love you. We have been through a lot together lately and I really appreciate how hard you have been working during this tough time. I know … Continue reading

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