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Busting NDT Thyroid Medication Myths What Doctors Get Wrong

Busting NDT Thyroid Medication Myths: What Doctors Get Wrong

NDT is an acronym for a class of some of the most popular thyroid medications that exist.  You’ve heard of these medications, even if you don’t know them by this name.  This class includes medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and the newest, Adthyza.  By the way, Nature-throid and WP Thyroid are also on this list, but they remain unavailable so we will just ignore them …

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how much weight does hashimoto's make you gain

How Much Weight Does Hashimoto’s Make You Gain?

How much weight will you gain if you have Hashimoto’s? The short answer:  On average around 5-15 pounds.  The longer answer:  It could cause as much as 50 pounds or more, depending on specific risk factors. Don’t let this bring you down, though, because it’s absolutely possible to maintain a normal weight even if you …

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3 Causes of Magnesium Deficiency in Hypothyroidism (Why It's So Common)

3 Causes of Magnesium Deficiency in Hypothyroidism (Why It’s So Common)

The thyroid gland is a highly active tissue that requires a lot of nutrients to function at 100%.  One of those is a mineral called magnesium and it just so happens that most thyroid patients are not getting enough of it.  Why is it important?  Because your thyroid uses it to:  So if you are …

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Decrease hashimoto's risk by 22% with fish oil & vitamin d

Decrease Hashimoto’s Risk by 22% With Fish Oil & Vitamin D

Do you want a simple way to decrease your risk of Hashimoto’s by 22% just by using 2 supplements?  Out of all autoimmune diseases out there, Hashimoto’s still remains one of the most difficult to treat and difficult to diagnose.  A big part of the reason for this is that doctors aren’t too worried about the …

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How To Lose Weight Rapidly If You Have Hypothyroidism

How To Lose Weight Rapidly If You Have Hypothyroidism

There are two things that about 80% of thyroid patients want:  To lose weight and to lose it quickly.  I totally understand the visceral need that many people have to get back to a normal weight, but I would strongly caution against the rapid part.  Rapid weight loss is almost always unhealthy, almost always leads to more thyroid problems (not less), …

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Levothyroxine Ingredient List What's Actually Inside

Levothyroxine Ingredient List: What’s Actually Inside

Levothyroxine is consistently one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States beating out medications for common conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol every single year.  And yet, many people taking it have no idea what they are getting.  Today that changes because you’re going to learn exactly what each dose of …

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Avoid These Thyroid Scams (Stop Wasting Your Money!)

Avoid These Thyroid Scams (Stop Wasting Your Money!)

There’s no shortage of people on the internet who are trying to separate you from your hard-earned money.  And thyroid patients are an easy target for one big reason:  They are suffering and it’s hard to get help from the conventional world.  Because they are so desperate, they are more likely to drop thousands of dollars compared to people …

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how hypothyroidism causes carpal tunnel syndrome

How Hypothyroidism Leads to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & How to Fix It

Few things in this world are more frustrating than nerve problems which is why carpal tunnel syndrome can be so debilitating.  Sure, there are definitely more serious medical conditions out there like heart disease, but that doesn’t mean that people who have carpal tunnel syndrome aren’t suffering.  And while there are many causes of carpal …

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5 Reasons to Use Thyroid Hormone Cream Over Capsules & Tablets

5 Reasons to Use Thyroid Hormone Cream Over Capsules & Tablets

Have you ever wondered why you don’t see a lot said about thyroid hormone creams? We talk about progesterone cream, estrogen cream, testosterone cream, and even DHEA cream, but no one mentions thyroid hormone cream.  You might think that there’s a good reason, but you’d be wrong!  In fact, one study lamented that topical thyroid hormone remains …

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hypothyroid supplements that will help you feel better

6 Hypothyroid Supplements That Will Help You Feel Better

Contrary to what your doctor might tell you, hypothyroid support supplements can absolutely help you feel better.  You don’t need to take my word for it either. There are literally thousands of people who take them every single month.  And these people wouldn’t continue to buy them and spend their hard-earned money if they didn’t …

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