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hashimoto's vs graves' disease: the main differences

Hashimoto’s vs Graves’ Disease: Differences & Similarities

Let me start off by saying that both Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are completely different disease states.  Despite there being a big difference between these two disease states there is a surprising amount of overlap between them as well.  This is why many patients probably get confused.  Perhaps the most simple way to think …

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4 things doctors get wrong about Hashimoto's thyroiditis

4 Things Doctors Get Wrong About Hashimoto’s: Why You Don’t Feel Well

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the #1 cause of low thyroid in the United States.  And despite the fact that overwhelming numbers of patients suffer from Hashimoto’s, doctors are still mostly clueless when it comes to this condition.  Why are doctors so wrong when it comes to this condition and what can you do about it as …

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taking thyroid medication when you don't need it - is it safe?

Taking Thyroid Medication When You Don’t Need It – Is it Safe?

Are you thinking about using thyroid medication even though your thyroid function is technically “normal”?  If so, this article is for you.  Thyroid medication refers to any medication that contains ACTIVE thyroid hormones.  These hormones are incredibly powerful and play an important role in regulating many important systems in your body, including both your metabolism …

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how to take thyroid supplements

Why Thyroid Patients Need Thyroid Supplements

If you are taking thyroid supp​​lements then you are already ahead of the curve.  But are you taking your thyroid supplements correctly? It may seem obvious to you how you should be taking your supplements but many aspects of thyroid disease are anything b​​ut obvious.  I find that many patients accidentally or unknowingly take their …

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