Is it possible to reverse chronic disease with a new approach to medicine? Is this type of medicine better than conventional medicine? Are there any downsides to this approach? In this article, we are going to explore all of these topics while focusing on some of the downsides to functional medicine. I make these comments as a practitioner of …
Read more6 Downsides to Functional Medicine Patients Should be Aware of
Is your thyroid nodule actually thyroid cancer in disguise? This is the question that most people ask themselves and it’s the question we are going to explore today. The good news is that most nodules are NOT cancerous and there are certain signs and symptoms, if present, do increase the chance that your nodule may be harboring …
A huge percentage of people with thyroiditis suffer from hair loss. Is this something that you will just have to deal with for the rest of your life? The answer is a resounding no. In this article, we are going to explore exactly why thyroiditis leads to hair loss, what you can do about it, the complexity behind …
Read moreDealing with Hair Loss from Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s)
With more than 20 million people who have hypothyroidism (depending on which study you look at (1)) in the United States, you might have asked yourself at some point whether or not you should use vitamins directed at your thyroid.You wouldn’t be alone in asking this question which is why we are going to take a …
As a thyroid patient, you’re probably well aware of some of the more advanced tests available to assess thyroid function including things like reverse T3 and sex hormone binding globulin. But, are you aware of the calculation (not lab test) of the free T3:reverse T3 ratio? This calculation can give you a lot of extended information about …
As a thyroid patient, it can be extremely frustrating working with a doctor who doesn’t seem to get it. Even if you have all of the answers or at least an idea where to start, it means nothing if your current doctor is not willing to work with you. Even though it can be frustrating, your current …
Read more5 Ways to Get your Doctor to Work With you (not against you) on Your Thyroid
I’ve spent a lot of time discussing the importance of the foods that you eat and their connection with your thyroid in the past. Today, I want to expand on that conversation and discuss how the processing of certain foods can cause not only damage to your thyroid but to your general health as well. This processing …
Read moreThyroid Approved Foods Based on Processing (Beginner’s Guide + Modifiers)
Recent studies show that up to 64% of Americans drink about a cup of coffee each and every day (1). This isn’t a problem by itself (although it could be as we will soon see) but it can be a major problem if you are consuming your coffee with your prescription medications. In particular, I’m talking about Synthroid …
Read moreHow Coffee Interferes with Synthroid Absorption (+ Tips on how to Take your meds)
It’s become more and more common for hypothyroid patients to experience symptoms despite having so-called “normal” labs. But why is this? There are actually a number of reasons for why this is the case and each one is important. In this article, I will go over 12 major reasons for why you may be experiencing hypothyroid symptoms. Each section …
Read more12 Reasons Why You Still Have Hypothyroid Symptoms (Even on Thyroid Medications)
Want to know why there is so much confusion surrounding thyroid medication and treatment? You need to look no further than the reports from other individuals in the EXACT same situation as you. In this article, we are going to explore statements from existing thyroid patients and explain why two patients can react in completely opposite ways …
Read moreWhy No Two Thyroid Patients are Alike: Explaining Thyroid Discrepancies