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10 day thyroid reset, free and updated guide

10 Day Thyroid Reset: How To Super Charge Your Thyroid

Ready to do something about your thyroid problem but unsure of where to start? Enter the 10-day thyroid reset: A complete done-for-you 10-day plan created by me (a thyroid expert) designed to help bring your thyroid back to optimal function to provide you with more energy, faster weight loss, and better thyroid health. Is this …

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9 thyroid supplements every thyroid patient should consider

9 Thyroid Supplements That Will Help You Feel Better

Would it surprise you to know that it takes at least 13 different nutrients to properly create and convert thyroid hormone to its active form? Or that by replacing these nutrient deficiencies with thyroid supplements you may be able to reduce your symptoms of hypothyroidism? You’re not alone… If you are considering taking supplements to …

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the best hashimotos diet

Which Diet is Best for Hashimoto’s? 6 Diets Use & 3 To Avoid

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If you’ve ever been confused about what to eat because of your Hashimoto’s then this is the article for you.  I’m going to take away the guessing game that is your diet… Reduce your stress about what foods you should be eating and what foods you should be avoiding… So that you can get back …

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How to Increase Free T3 Without Thyroid Medication

How to Increase Free T3 Without Thyroid Medication

Your T3 level is probably the single most important measure of thyroid function, more important than even the TSH. Why? Because it represents the amount of active thyroid hormone in your body. The more of it you have, the better you will feel. This then begs the question: Can you personally do anything to influence …

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how to stop levothyroxine related weight gain

How To Stop Levothyroxine Related Weight Gain

Are you on levothyroxine but still gaining weight? Believe it or not, this is a big problem for a lot of people. But how can you be gaining weight on a medication that is supposed to increase your metabolism? Is this even possible? Absolutely. The truth is that levothyroxine doesn’t necessarily increase your metabolism and …

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how to lose weight with hashimoto's thyroiditis step by step guide

How to Lose Weight with Hashimoto’s: Step-by-Step Guide

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Evidence-Based

Do you have Hashimoto’s and feel like it’s impossible to lose weight? You’re not alone: Many patients with Hashimoto’s struggle with the same problem! In fact, it’s one of the biggest complaints among thyroid patients with this autoimmune disease. The truth is that even though losing weight with Hashimoto’s can be incredibly difficult, it’s far …

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hypothyroid supplements that will help you feel better

6 Hypothyroid Supplements That Will Help You Feel Better

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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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understanding and interpreting the thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin thyroid lab test

Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI): What High Levels Mean

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What does thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin mean? Do your results correlate with the severity of your hyperthyroidism? Is there a way to lower your antibody levels? You probably already know that the presence of these antibodies may be an early warning sign that your body is suffering from an autoimmune disease, but what are you supposed to …

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is synthroid gluten free?

Is Synthroid Gluten-Free?

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Evidence-Based

Are you actively trying to avoid gluten-containing foods? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If so, then this article is perfect for you.  I’m going to jump the gun and tell you that Synthroid is indeed gluten-free, but it may contain other ingredients that can cause issues.  We are going to discuss the gluten content of …

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Thyrotoxicosis versus Hyperthyroidism What’s the Difference

Thyrotoxicosis vs Hyperthyroidism: What’s the Difference?

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It may surprise you to know that around 1% of the population suffers from this condition (1).  And it’s especially important if you consider that a small percentage of patients with this disease may go on to develop thyroid storm.  But what exactly is thyrotoxicosis? Is it a problem if you have it? Is it …

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can you live without a thyroid

Can You Live Without a Thyroid? What to Expect After Surgery or RAI

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Your thyroid gland produces some of the most important hormones in your entire body.  But what happens if you have your thyroid removed? Or destroyed? Are you able to survive? The answer is yes and it has to do with the fact that thyroid medication contains the same hormones that your body produces naturally.  The …

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Topamax For Weight Loss How and Why it May Work & More

Topamax For Weight Loss? How and Why it May Work & More

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Will using Topamax finally help you shed those unwanted pounds? Maybe, but before you use it there are some things you need to know.  In this guide you will learn how Topamax works for weight loss, why it may be effective, the side effects it can cause, what dose you need for it to work …

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Fasting for weight loss: How to use this therapy for weight loss

Fasting for Weight Loss: Does it Actually Work?

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Fasting is probably the single cheapest and most effective weight loss tool that exists.  It doesn’t cost money to buy new foods, protein bars, protein powders, or supplements and all it requires is some willpower and the ability to refrain from eating.  But does it actually work? Will fasting help you lose weight, trim down …

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High TSH normal T4: What does it mean?

High TSH & Normal T4: What Does it Mean? + Other Thyroid Lab Patterns

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Are you experiencing a high TSH but normal T4? Are you confused about interpreting these values? Is your Doctor telling you that your tests are normal even though you are experiencing abnormal symptoms? This article will help shed light on this thyroid lab pattern and help you understand what it means.  You’ll learn more about …

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Postpartum Thyroiditis Guide Recovery, Natural Treatment & More

Postpartum Thyroiditis Guide: Recovery, Natural Treatment & More

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Up to 7.5% of all pregnant women may experience a thyroid condition known as postpartum thyroiditis.  Even more staggering is the fact that up to 25% of these women, who go through postpartum thyroiditis, will develop PERMANENT hypothyroidism as a result (1). This makes diagnosing and identifying this condition incredibly important.  This guide will teach …

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