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the connection between low t3 and weight gain

What Low T3 Means For Your Thyroid & How To Treat it

Checking your total T3 and free T3 may be the most important thyroid tests you can look at.  Unfortunately, many physicians aren’t even ordering these tests which may lead to a missed diagnosis of low T3 syndrome.  Fortunately, there are several therapies that you can do to increase this important thyroid hormone and take steps …

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the best cortisol test: which is most accurate?

Cortisol Testing: How to Diagnose and Treat Adrenal Issues

Weight gain, crushing fatigue, the inability to sleep… These are only some of the symptoms associated with adrenal problems and yet this condition is ignored by so many physicians and Doctors.  In addition, there is much confusion regarding which is the best way to actually evaluate your cortisol levels and which is the best cortisol …

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The connection between low thyroid and weight gain

The Low Thyroid (Hypothyroid) Weight Gain Connection

Low thyroid function leads to weight gain but probably not in the way you are suspecting it would. Consider this: If low thyroid leads to weight gain then why does replacing thyroid hormone in your body not lead to weight loss? In other words, why don’t prescription thyroid medications act like weight loss medications? So …

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Tirosint vs levothyroxine: the case for switching thyroid medication

Tirosint vs Levothyroxine: The Case for Switching Thyroid Meds

You’ve probably heard from other patients that switching from levothyroxine to Tirosint made all the difference.  Considering that they are both T4-only thyroid medications, what is the difference between these medications? Why do some patients have decreased symptoms, lose more weight, and feel better on Tirosint but not on levothyroxine? Is there a difference between …

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How to use Berberine to boost weight loss

How to use Berberine to Boost Weight Loss, Lower Blood Sugar & More

Berberine might just be one of the best supplements you’ve never heard of.  Through its powerful effects on insulin and an enzyme called AMP kinase, berberine makes weight loss easier by lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin.  Its effects on these systems are so strong that it has been compared to pharmaceutical medications (but more …

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how to use testosterone cream in women

How to use Testosterone Cream for Women For Weight Loss & Energy

Low testosterone can lead to weight gain, changes in mood, decreased energy levels, and a reduction in libido.  What’s more important is this: Many women suffer from low testosterone and this condition is missed by most physicians. As a result, it becomes very important for you to understand the signs and symptoms of low testosterone …

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7 Reasons to treat low ferritin

7 Reasons to Treat Low Ferritin Levels: Step-by-Step Treatment Guide

Ferritin is an indication of the amount of iron in storage in your body.  Low ferritin levels are often associated with symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, inability to exercise, and even hair loss.  Diagnosing and treating low ferritin is important because it can actually reverse these symptoms and improve quality of life.  Having …

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Magnesium Citrate Benefits From Weight Loss to Better Sleep & More

Magnesium Citrate Benefits: From Weight Loss to Better Sleep & More

So you’re interested in using magnesium Citrate? Maybe you’ve heard that magnesium can help with weight loss, or maybe you found out that your serum levels are low.  Either way, it doesn’t matter because the truth is that magnesium is critical for optimal health and is involved in a number of metabolic pathways in the …

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Insulin Resistance Diet Guide for Weight Loss

Insulin Resistance Diet Guide for Weight Loss

Is insulin resistance, diabetes, or pre-diabetes making it difficult or impossible for you to lose weight? If you fall into this category you probably understand that for the most part insulin resistance is a DIETARY disease. Meaning you most likely have this condition because of the food you’ve eaten (or are currently eating). Understanding this …

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9 Surprising Reasons for Low Sex Drive in Women

9 Surprising Reasons for Low Sex Drive in Women + 6 Tips to Boost Libido

Nowadays low sex drive is more and more common among women.  I don’t need to tell you why it’s important to have sex, so it should come as no surprise that many women are concerned when they find their sex drive declines.  Fortunately, there are many reasons why your sex drive may be plummeting.  The …

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