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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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What is Thyroiditis Types, Symptoms & Treatment a Patient Guide

What is Thyroiditis? Types, Symptoms & Treatment (Patient Guide)

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Thyroiditis including the complete symptom guide, how to approach treatment, and the various types of Thyroiditis (including how to treat and manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis).  Thyroiditis is actually just a general term used to describe inflammation localized to the thyroid gland.  The trick with diagnosing …

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the complete hypothyroidism user guide for patients

The Complete Hypothyroidism User Guide for Patients

If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or you suspect you have hypothyroidism then this is the post for you.  The world of hypothyroidism can be a confusing and conflicting place.  Learn all of the updated information relating to hypothyroidism treatment and management in this guide with references to the newest scientific research and studies.  This …

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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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Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation, and for treating insulin resistance, and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body.  Chromium deficiency may …

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Thyroidectomy Guide Recovery, Complications & What to Expect

Thyroidectomy Guide: Recovery, Complications & What to Expect

Thyroidectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which your thyroid is removed.  While the surgical portion of the procedure is usually fairly easy, the aftermath as it relates to your serum thyroid levels may be a different story entirely.  Learn more about Thyroidectomy in this guide, including the basics of the procedure, the long-term consequences …

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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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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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Radioactive iodine guide: Indications, side effects, weight gain and more

Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Guide: Indications, Side Effects, & More

Radioactive iodine is a procedure that results in the intentional destruction of your thyroid gland.  This procedure is often used to treat serious medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.  But is this procedure without side effects? Learn more about radioactive iodine including what it is used for, the side effects to watch out …

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What to look for in a thyroid doctor

What to Look for in a Thyroid Doctor to Start Feeling Better

Does it feel like your current thyroid treatment isn’t working? Have you been reading a lot about your thyroid but now you are more confused? If you fall into these categories then the answer may be to find the right thyroid doctor.  There is no substitute for an experienced physician who understands the importance of …

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