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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Losing weight can feel like an impossible task if you have a thyroid problem but there are a few tricks you can use to make it easy. One of those is supporting your thyroid. By taking thyroid supplements you can boost thyroid function leading to a higher metabolism and more calories burned at rest. The …
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 …
B vitamins can make a HUGE difference for thyroid patients. From boosting energy and mood to supporting hair growth, these vitamins help your entire body thrive. And guess what happens when you don’t have enough of one (or more) of them? You’ll feel it. Here’s what each B Vitamin does and what getting more of …
Does having hypothyroidism mean that you have to accept being overweight forever? Not at all. The reality is that you can have a thyroid problem AND have a normal weight. But getting to that point means that you’ll have to go against the grain and against standard advice. This is because the standard recommendations of …
Which is more important for weight loss, calories or hormones? The reality is that they are both important but today I’m going to focus more on hormones. That’s because hormones are some of the most powerful compounds in biology and they can and do exert a profound impact on your weight. And if you’ve been …
Believe it or not, there’s a fair amount of information we can learn from bodybuilders, especially when it comes to hormone management. I’m not suggesting or even recommending that you follow their advice, but there’s no question that this community serves as a reservoir of knowledge because they are essentially using themselves as human guinea pigs (1). …
Will eating fat help your health or hurt it? What about your thyroid? The truth is that it really depends on what type of fat you are eating. But let’s be clear: the consumption of fat is essential for your body. Certain fats, called essential fatty acids, can not be created by the body and …
Some of the best supplements for hair growth also have the potential to trigger hair loss if they are used incorrectly. There’s this idea that people with hair loss get that if something worked well then maybe more of that thing will work even better. This leads people, especially thyroid patients, to take higher and …
Exercise is probably one of the best treatments that you can do for your thyroid and yet it’s something that most thyroid patients completely neglect. Not only is it valuable for your thyroid but it’s also valuable for your entire body. I know that some people need to know the why behind things like this, …
Yes, well, sort of, but not exactly… After that very confusing answer, allow me to elaborate: In a perfect world, you would eat real whole foods every single day, you’d eat a variety of plants and animal-based food, you would eat enough variety to confidently conclude that you “eat the rainbow”, and these foods would …
There were a ton of thyroid patients that were hit in the proverbial face when Nature-throid and WP Thyroid were taken off the market. These thyroid medications went from being some of the most sought-after thyroid medications to being completely unavailable in a very short period of time. Not only did this cause a lot of …
There are few topics out there riddled with as much bad information, misinformation, and just plain wrong information as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This applies to all thyroid conditions but especially to the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the developed world (1), Hashimoto’s. But, guess what? That’s not going to matter because we are going to set the record …
