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np thyroid facts

NP Thyroid Facts: What you should know before using it

If you don’t know much about NP thyroid then you are in the right place.  We are going to be talking about FACTS that you should know prior to using this medication.  If you don’t know what NP thyroid is then let me fill you in. NP thyroid is a type of natural desiccated thyroid …

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signs and symptoms of inflammation in Hashimoto's

6 Signs of Thyroid Gland Inflammation

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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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The Problem with Optimal Thyroid Lab Tests: Fact vs Fiction

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Among thyroid enthusiasts, there is often a big push to help people understand the difference between optimal thyroid lab tests and normal thyroid lab tests.  This way of viewing thyroid lab tests has led to improved outcomes in many patients over the years.  But there’s one big problem: It’s not the right way to look …

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Biotin and thyroid lab tests

Biotin & Thyroid Lab Tests: Is it Dangerous to use this vitamin?

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Is it true that taking the over-the-counter supplement biotin can interfere with your thyroid lab tests?  The answer is yes.  But there’s a lot more to it than that.  In this article, we are going to explore whether taking biotin is safe if you have thyroid problems, how it impacts your thyroid lab tests, what …

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Daily Habits That Are Damaging Your Thyroid

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Your thyroid may be the most important endocrine gland in your body. It regulates the things that everyone cares about like weight, hair growth, mood, and even other hormones. It also just so happens to be incredibly sensitive and easy to damage. And millions of people are walking around damaging their thyroid every day without …

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5 thyroid lab patterns that doctors miss

5 Thyroid Lab Patterns That Doctors Miss

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Why Getting the Complete Thyroid Lab Panel Matters I’ve talked before about the importance of getting a complete thyroid lab panel for ALL thyroid patients and today we are going to drive that home.  If you aren’t familiar with the idea of the complete thyroid lab panel then free T3.  Back to our topic today… …

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Thyroid Medication Dosage & Conversion Chart (For All Thyroid Medications)

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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 …

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Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms: Is it your Thyroid or Adrenals?

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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 …

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5 Delicious Thyroid Friendly Whole Food Smoothie Recipes (Green + Dessert & More)

5 Delicious Thyroid Friendly Whole Food Smoothie Recipes (Green + Dessert & More)

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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 …

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