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should you take ashwagandha if you have hashimoto's

Ashwagandha and Hashimoto’s: Helpful or Harmful?

Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.   Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …

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How To Accurately Measure Thyroid Weight Loss

How To Accurately Measure Thyroid Weight Loss (Stop Using The Scale)

Using a scale is one of the worst ways to measure weight loss if you have a thyroid problem for 3 main reasons:  Reason #1. Thyroid patients frequently suffer from rapid changes to their weight due to shifts in fluid.  These shifts do not represent changes in fat mass, but they can confused as such when …

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using berberine to treat graves' disease

Using Berberine to Treat Graves’ Disease: How It Helps

Berberine, a plant-based alkaloid with a huge number of benefits, has been one of my favorite ingredients for thyroid patients for a long time.  While it’s been well-studied in the setting of treating symptoms commonly associated with hypothyroidism, such as weight gain, new studies are showing that it can be beneficial for hyperthyroid patients as well.  …

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hypothyroid supplements that will help you feel better

6 Hypothyroid Supplements That Will Help You Feel Better

Contrary to what your doctor might tell you, hypothyroid support supplements can absolutely help you feel better.  You don’t need to take my word for it either. There are literally thousands of people who take them every single month.  And these people wouldn’t continue to buy them and spend their hard-earned money if they didn’t …

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how hypothyroidism causes carpal tunnel syndrome

How Hypothyroidism Leads to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & How to Fix It

Few things in this world are more frustrating than nerve problems which is why carpal tunnel syndrome can be so debilitating.  Sure, there are definitely more serious medical conditions out there like heart disease, but that doesn’t mean that people who have carpal tunnel syndrome aren’t suffering.  And while there are many causes of carpal …

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How Dehydration Hurts Your Thyroid

How Dehydration Hurts Your Thyroid & How Much Water You Should Drink Daily

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Evidence-Based

It still surprises me that there are people out there who don’t drink enough water.  If you don’t have enough reasons to drink this life-saving substance then I have one more for you:  Drinking water helps your thyroid do its job.  You already know that hypothyroidism is bad because it causes symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, …

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9 Surprising Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

9 Surprising Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Don’t Miss These

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Evidence-Based

Your thyroid is the single most important gland in your body because it plays a role in regulating all other hormones and systems.  It also happens to be incredibly sensitive to common problems like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and chemical exposure.  This is why thyroid problems are incredibly common, especially among women.  But you probably already know …

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