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15 Thyroid Friendly ‘Kinda Healthy’ Desserts GF & DF Options

15 Thyroid Friendly ‘Kinda Healthy’ Desserts (GF & DF Options)

Everyone gets a sweet tooth now and then, even those (and sometimes, especially those) with thyroid problems.  If you do have that sweet tooth make sure that you are opting for ‘healthy’ versions of desserts to minimize any potential negative impact they may have on your thyroid.  This article includes my favorite desserts including the …

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Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe if you have Thyroid Problems?

Thinking about the keto diet with a thyroid problem?  You may want to think twice.  While there are some benefits to using the ketogenic diet for weight loss, it may come with some unwanted baggage for your thyroid.  In this article, we will explore why the ketogenic diet may potentially be harmful to your thyroid, …

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Underactive Thyroid Supplements Do They Actually Work

Underactive Thyroid Supplements: Do They Actually Work?

Is it possible that using certain supplements can help improve the function of your thyroid? Is it possible to enhance thyroid function and combine these supplements with your current thyroid medication? Is it safe? This article is designed to help you understand whether or not you should use thyroid supplements, how they work (or if …

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Does synthroid cause Alzheimer's disease?

Does Synthroid Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function.  In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually …

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hypothyroid vs hashimoto's what's the difference_

Hypothyroid vs Hashimoto’s: What’s the difference?

Are you suffering from Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism? Do you completely understand what these conditions mean and how they impact your body? Did you know that these conditions are different and may require different treatments? In this article, I’m going to explain the difference between these two conditions and discuss why it’s important to know what …

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how long does it take thyroid medication to work

How Long Does it Take Thyroid Medication to Work?

Have you recently started taking thyroid medication? Are you still waiting for it to kick in? If so, then this is the article for you.  The short answer to your question is that it takes around 6 weeks for thyroid medication to kick in and for you to start feeling better.  The long answer is …

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how and why to stock up on thyroid medication

Why and How You Should Stock up on Thyroid Medication (1 Year Supply)

We’ve been conditioned to think that we are really only allowed to get 1 month of medication at a time.  But who created this arbitrary set of time? Why couldn’t we get 3 months or 6 months’ worth of medication? The 1 month time period is created as a number to keep you coming back …

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6 problems with natural desiccated thyroid hormone

6 Problems with Natural Desiccated Thyroid Hormone

Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems.  Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons.  This article will …

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