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how to use testosterone to treat hashimoto's thyroiditis

Testosterone: My Secret Remedy for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

A Secret Therapy that you can use to treat Hashimoto’s Naturally As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to tell you that there aren’t many official medications or therapies available to treat your condition.  That’s why this topic is so exciting.  Testosterone is a sort of secret therapy that can be used to treat …

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should you use levothyroxine injections?

Levothyroxine Injections: Are They Better Than Tablets?

The Case for Levothyroxine Injections There’s no doubt that if you are a thyroid patient you’ve heard of levothyroxine.  Levothyroxine is the most standard and frequently prescribed medication to treat hypothyroidism​​ of all types (and your doctor’s favorite medication to use even though it isn’t the best).  Today we are going to be discussing levothyroxine …

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signs and symptoms of inflammation in Hashimoto's

6 Signs of Thyroid Gland Inflammation

You should really think about Hashimoto’s as a disease of inflammation.  Because once you start to think of it in these terms, a new way to treating your condition will emerge: One that focuses on your immune system instead of your thyroid. If you can identify thyroid gland inflammation early, and do your best to …

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Lactose: Why Nature-throid & WP Thyroid Aren’t Working

Over the years we’ve seen more and more formulations of NDT fall out of favor with patients.  Thyroid medications such as Nature Throid and Armour thyroid used to be widely considered as some of the best thyroid medications on the market but now more and more people are having trouble with them.  And by trouble, …

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why is it so hard to lose weight after thyroidectomy

Why is Weight Loss so Difficult After Thyroid Removal?

Have you noticed weight gain after your thyroid was removed? If so, you are not alone.  In fact, studies show (1) that, on average, women gain 20 pounds after thyroid removal. This begs the question: Why does this happen and is there anything you can do about it? The answer is absolutely. But in order …

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the best thyroid medication for weight loss

The Best Thyroid Medication for Weight Loss

It’s no secret that thyroid patients often struggle with their weight.  If you are reading this, and you have low thyroid function or hypothyroidism, then you probably know what I am talking about.  Your thyroid is one of the primary regulators of your metabolism.  This is why people who have low thyroid function end up …

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Here’s Why Quarantine 15 is a Big Problem for Thyroid Patients

People are Gaining Weight at an Alarming Rate And alarming is kind of an understatement.  I’ve heard all sorts of reports including: 50% of women report gaining weight during quarantine 91% of people are staying home more than before COVID-19 At least 22% of people (1) report gaining 5-10 pounds 59% of people blame their weight …

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how to take thyroid supplements

Why Thyroid Patients Need Thyroid Supplements

If you are taking thyroid supp​​lements then you are already ahead of the curve.  But are you taking your thyroid supplements correctly? It may seem obvious to you how you should be taking your supplements but many aspects of thyroid disease are anything b​​ut obvious.  I find that many patients accidentally or unknowingly take their …

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thyroid function and coronavirus infection risk

Thyroid and Coronavirus Infection Risk: What you Need to Know

Are Thyroid Patients at Higher Risk of Infection?  There’s no doubt that by now you’ve been inundated with information regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19.  Today we aren’t going to focus on the things you’ve heard 1000x by now but instead, we are going to talk about the virus and its effects on thyroid patients specifically.  …

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