Are you taking one type of thyroid medication but considering switching to another? If so, then this is the article for you. The truth is that while many thyroid medications contain similar ingredients the switching process is not as straightforward as you might think. We are going to talk about switching from T4-only medications (levothyroxine …
Adrenal fatigue is probably one of the most underappreciated and misdiagnosed conditions out there (next to the thyroid, of course!). The reason for this is simple: Most doctors don’t even believe that adrenal fatigue exists (1) as a medical condition or diagnosis. So if you want to actually be diagnosed and treated for this condition then …
Birth control pills are widely recommended for a variety of conditions beyond their use as a contraceptive. Many women take birth control to help ‘balance’ their hormones, stop acne, or treat menstrual irregularities. And while the pill may help with some of these conditions you always have to be aware of HOW they are working …
I’m a huge fan of smoothie recipes for thyroid patients, even if weight loss is your goal. If you’ve been staying away from smoothie recipes, or if you just want to learn more about how they might help, then check out these 5 whole-food smoothie recipes which contain additional helpful ingredients such as probiotics and …
There are at least 6 different types of PCOS that are recognized. Each type of PCOS has a unique cause and though there is some overlap between conditions, they are NOT all the same. Knowing the type of PCOS that you have is critical if you want to get serious about treatment. The various types …
What is a Thyroglobulin Antibody? (In plain English) Let’s make this super easy: Thyroglobulin is an important protein found directly in your thyroid gland. This protein plays an important role in helping your body CREATE thyroid hormone, STORE thyroid hormone, and RELEASE (1) thyroid hormone. Thyroglobulin antibodies are antibodies that your own immune system creates which …
All Thyroid Patients Need Zinc This a bold statement but one that I think you will come to agree with as you read this article. Zinc, in my opinion, is one of the single most important nutrients for thyroid function. And, unfortunately, there is a large group of people who are simply not getting enough …
If you are new to the world of thyroid problems then something like reverse T3 may be a bit of a conundrum for you. I know it may seem confusing but we can break it down into very simple terms which will help you understand why this metabolite is so important to your thyroid health …
Nutrients can and do impact your thyroid! As a thyroid patient, you should be aware that certain nutrient deficiencies can and do impact your thyroid. What does this mean for you? It means that these nutrient deficiencies are a way that YOU can both naturally treat AND improve your thyroid. And this is great news …
Thyroid conversion is probably one of the most important aspects of thyroid function that you probably aren’t even aware of. That’s a bold statement, I know, but I think you’ll agree with me after we have this discussion. First off: What is thyroid conversion? Thyroid conversion is the process by which your body ACTIVATES the …
