Okay, so I intended on posting this blog as soon as I returned from Nassau a few weeks ago (3 weeks to be exact). My Thyroid hormones have been out of wack so I've been feeling sluggish and exhausted since I got back from vacation. The trip was great and it was a great opportunity for me to get some self care. 

My girls and I took a 5 day trip (in Mid-August) to Nassau, Bahamas to celebrate my best friend and sister’s birthdays.

7 ways to minimize hair shedding due to hyperthyroidism

Disclaimer: all products mentioned in the post below were purchased with my own money. 

Hyperthyroid disease takes a huge toll on your body and it can cause serious damage to hair. I've always had struggles with my hair; I'm talking about bad perms, breakage, you name it. I've always avoided having to manipulate my hair by wearing weaves and braids from about 12 years old until age 23, when I got pregnant. When I was pregnant, I ended up cutting my hair into a pixie cut just as a fresh start.

How I found out I had Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

    Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime? Unfortunately, I am one of those women. Living with Hyperthyroidism for the past 2.5 years has been filled with it's share of ups and downs but I have learned a lot along the way and I wanted to share my experiences.

      But first, what exactly is a Thyroid? A Thyroid is a  Butterfly shaped gland in the front of your neck, the gland creates hormones which helps the body create energy and allows the body's organs to function properly. 

         

 

      Hyperthyroidism also known as Overactive Thyroid is basically when the Thyroid produces too much hormones. 

    

     During my annual exam with my OB-GYN in early 2015...