High Leptin levels lead to weight loss resistance, a ravenous appetite, and constant weight gain (yes it can make weight loss almost impossible). That’s the bad news… The good news is that you can influence leptin levels through your diet (and other ways that we will discuss later). One of the big problems with Leptin …
Once Kathy had the right diagnosis and treatment plan in place she was able to lose 42 pounds in a matter of months… But the real question is: Why did it take her 5+ doctors to find and treat her and what does it take to help thyroid patients lose this kind of weight? The …
Weight gain, low sex drive, hair loss, decreased energy, and depression. What do these things all have in common? They can all be caused by low testosterone in women. If you were under the impression that testosterone was a male hormone, think again: Testosterone is a very important hormone for women as well as men. …
Why measure your basal body temperature? For starters, it’s a cheap way to assess your thyroid status (helpful for weight loss and fertility), your adrenal status (helpful to understand your energy levels), and whether or not you are ovulating (helpful for fertility purposes). You can potentially get all of this valuable information by simply checking …
How do you know if you are taking the right dose of levothyroxine? The most simple way is to simply evaluate how you are feeling. If your thyroid symptoms are 100% controlled then you know there’s nothing to worry about. But if you are like thousands of other thyroid patients who continue to feel poorly …
Gas, bloating, and constipation. What do these three things have in common? They may be caused by SIBO, SIFO, or yeast overgrowth inside your body… SIBO is an inflammatory condition that can cause problems in all systems in your body. Because it can be so difficult to treat it requires a combination of a specific …
Will taking Armour thyroid help you lose weight, feel better, and have more energy? That is the question that many patients have and one of the main reasons they want to at least give Armour thyroid a try. Armour thyroid is a special thyroid medication that is formulated to include ALL of the thyroid hormones …
Would it surprise you to know that, contrary to what your doctor might tell you, you can do something about your elevated antibodies? And we aren’t talking about fly-by-night radical treatments that are insanely expensive or may cause you to grow a third arm. I’m talking about research-backed treatments that have been used successfully by …
Cytomel is the most powerful thyroid medication which means that it can also have some powerful side effects. If you’re taking Cytomel and wondering if you are experiencing side effects then sit tight because we are going to dive into everything you need to know about this medication. For instance… Did you know that Cytomel …
Diet is one of the most important parts of treating your hypothyroidism. Not only can it help you lose weight, but diet also plays an important role in reducing symptoms. That means eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can impact how much energy you have, and your waistline and help you to …
