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8 Step SIBO Protocol Diet, treatment, supplements & more

8-Step SIBO Protocol: Diet, Treatment, Supplements & more

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 …

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low testosterone in women: signs, symptoms, & treatment

Low Testosterone in Women: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Guide

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.  …

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Testosterone Weight Loss Case Study 20 Pounds Lost with Testosterone + T3

Testosterone Weight Loss Case Study: 20 Pounds Lost with Testosterone + T3

Testosterone replacement therapy can help men (with low testosterone) build muscle mass, lose weight, and feel better overall.  Does that mean that every man should use testosterone?  Not really.  But it does mean that because of the potential benefits, it’s worth looking into if you are suffering from any of the symptoms that may be …

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Armour thyroid medication guide - weight loss, dosing guide, side effects and more

How to Use Armour Thyroid For Weight Loss – Why it’s Not Working

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 …

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Benefits of Ashwagandha

Benefits of Ashwagandha: Weight Loss, Thyroid & Adrenals

Can this 4,000-year-old adaptogenic herb really help with weight loss, hypothyroidism, adrenal problems, and low sex drive? I’m going to make the case (through a combination of scientific studies and personal experience) that Ashwagandha can/may help you with these stubborn conditions.  If you’ve been considering the use of Ashwagandha for any of these conditions please …

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How hashimotos symptoms change over time

How Hashimoto’s Symptoms Change Over Time

Hashimoto’s symptoms can vary drastically from person to person.  Couple that with the fact that the symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease change through time and can “flare” due to certain triggers making the disease even more difficult to diagnose and manage. It turns out that your symptoms may be telling you something about your body and …

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The connection between your metabolism and thyroid hormone

The Connection Between Your Metabolism and Your Thyroid

Test your metabolism: Do you gain weight by just smelling food? Have you been on multiple calorie-restricted diets throughout your life? Are you eating 1,000 calories per day just to MAINTAIN your weight? Are you cold, fatigued, and exhausted?  If you answered YES to any of these questions then there is a HIGH chance that …

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9 thyroid supplements every thyroid patient should consider

9 Thyroid Supplements That Will Help You Feel Better

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 …

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Is Synthroid Preventing Your Weight Loss? Why It's Not Working

Is Synthroid Preventing Your Weight Loss? Why It’s Not Working

Are you on the thyroid medication Synthroid and not losing weight? If so you aren’t alone… Synthroid is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for patients who have hypothyroidism but here’s the problem: Not everyone does well on this medication. Their bodies don’t absorb it, they don’t convert T4 to T3 or they need …

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