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thyroid weight loss case study

Thyroid Weight Loss Case Study: 42 Pounds Lost on T3 & NDT

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 …

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10 day thyroid reset, free and updated guide

10 Day Thyroid Reset: How To Supercharge Your Thyroid

Ready to do something about your thyroid problem but unsure of where to start? Enter the 10-day thyroid reset: A complete done-for-you 10-day plan created by me (a thyroid expert) designed to help bring your thyroid back to optimal function to provide you with more energy, faster weight loss, and better thyroid health. Is this …

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The 4 x 100 formula for thyroid weight loss

The 4x 100 Formula for Thyroid Weight Loss

If you feel like your thyroid is preventing you from losing weight, try this formula:  It’s called the 4x 100 formula for thyroid weight loss and it’s an easy-to-remember formula that is not only incredibly effective but also thyroid-safe.  And it’s designed to provide your thyroid with the exact amount of calories and macronutrients to …

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8 step plan for treating sibo in hypothyroidism

Treating SIBO in Hypothyroidism: Your 8-Step Plan

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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5 tips to lower TPO antibodies

How To Lower TPO Antibodies Naturally

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 …

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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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The complete guide to using naturethroid

The Complete Guide to using Nature-Throid for Thyroid Patients

Update 3/30/26: Nature-Throid is still not available; however, this information is still updated and relevant and applies to other formulations of NDT. Is Nature-throid the missing link to helping you FINALLY feel better? The short answer: Maybe… Like most things in life, the answer is never straightforward! And that’s why I’ve created this guide.  I …

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How to Increase Free T3 Without Thyroid Medication

How to Increase Free T3 Without Thyroid Medication

Your T3 level is probably the single most important measure of thyroid function, more important than even the TSH. Why? Because it represents the amount of active thyroid hormone in your body. The more of it you have, the better you will feel. This then begs the question: Can you personally do anything to influence …

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The complete list of Cytomel side effects

Cytomel Side Effects: Complete List & Dosing Guide

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 …

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