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The connection between hypothyroidism and depression including treatment

The Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Depression

Does thyroid disease cause depression? Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression? What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms? In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best, and …

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The complete list of thyroid tests

All Thyroid Lab Tests: The Full Panel & Follow Up Panel

Are you one of the thousands of people out there who have been told that they have “normal” thyroid lab tests even though you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism? If so, you are in the right place because this problem can easily be explained: You aren’t getting the correct lab tests. If you …

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advanced victoza dosing guide for weight loss & insulin resistance

Advanced Victoza Dosing Guide (& More) for Weight Loss & Insulin/Leptin Resistance

This guide is part 1 in a series I am writing about how to properly and effectively use weight loss medications (including dosing, duration of therapy, and titration). This post is primarily designed for those who have an understanding of Victoza (the medication) and understand generally how it is used for weight loss in this …

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Optimal vs normal thyroid levels

New Optimal Thyroid Lab Ranges for All Thyroid Lab Tests

Do you have the feeling that your thyroid hormones may not be optimal even though they are normal? Does it make sense to you that each person might have a different optimal level?  Or that maybe your genetics are playing a role in your thyroid function? If you answered yes then this article is for …

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A beginner's guide to thyroid nodules: Causes, treatment and symptoms

A Beginner’s Guide to Thyroid Nodules: Causes, Treatment, Symptoms

Have you been recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule? Do you have a thyroid nodule and you are wondering what it means or how to treat it? Are you looking for treatment options, including natural and conventional, for your thyroid nodule? All of these and more will be discussed in this beginner’s guide to thyroid …

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Thyroid cancer symptoms and early warning signs

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms & Early Warning Signs

This post will teach you how to identify thyroid cancer symptoms and teach you what to look out for if you suspect you have thyroid cancer. It is important to understand thyroid cancer because some thyroid conditions may mimic or cause symptoms that may cause a “thyroid cancer scare”.   Learn more about these conditions …

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4 step PCOS acne treatment guide: Fix your skin from the inside and out

4 Step PCOS Acne Treatment Guide: How to Fix Your Skin

If you suffer from PCOS you are probably intimately familiar with acne. But what causes acne in patients with PCOS? The answer might surprise you because it’s not one single thing. Acne in PCOS is multi-factorial, meaning it is often caused by more than one problem. This is important because it means in order to …

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Hashimotos thyroiditis treatment guide

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatments: Do You Have to Sit & Wait?

Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you wondering about how to treat or manage this condition? If so then you need to understand the main difference between the standard approach and the integrative approach to treating this disease.  In this guide, you will learn the basics of Hashimoto’s, what causes this condition, how it presents …

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thyroid goiter treatment guide

7 Causes of Thyroid Goiter + Treatment & Symptom Guide

What does it mean to have a goiter? In the most simple sense, it’s just a way to describe the size of your thyroid gland. The term goiter literally means an “enlarged thyroid” (1). It’s important to realize that the term goiter is only a description and is NOT a diagnosis in itself. So if …

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Adrenal Glandulars: Do They Help Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Glandulars: Do They Help Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

No doubt you’ve at least heard of these special types of supplements.  Glandular supplements have been used for many years and many people have experienced dramatic results with their use.  Does that mean you should consider using them? It really depends on your body and what you are trying to treat.  These supplements are most …

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