This is a topic that can be confusing for thyroid patients. And, by the way, the information we are about to talk about applies to ALL thyroid medications even though today we are primarily focusing on Synthroid. Synthroid is a thyroid medication used to treat low thyroid function. While it isn’t the most popular thyroid …
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Thyroid Problems You probably already know that the foods that you eat have a powerful impact on thyroid function, which is why you can change your diet to treat your thyroid. But did you know that your eating BEHAVIOR also has an impact on your thyroid gland? I’m talking …
Glucomannan may just be one of the best lesser-known weight loss supplements around (1). But just because it isn’t as popular as other weight loss supplements like berberine, doesn’t mean it can’t help you lose weight. And on top of its benefits for weight loss, it has also been shown to help with a host of other …
The day finally arrives… After weeks of research, symptom documentation, and lab tests, you’ve finally been diagnosed with a thyroid problem and your doctor has written you a prescription for thyroid medication. You are so excited to finally have an answer for the weight you’ve been gaining, the low energy you’ve been experiencing, your cold …
Thyroid medication is both a blessing and a curse to thyroid patients: A blessing, in that it can truly be a life-altering medication or therapy for many thyroid patients. But a curse, in the sense that this blessing only occurs if you take your medication correctly, at the right dose, at the right time of …
Look, I’ll be the first to tell you that life as a thyroid patient is not an easy thing. From dealing with doctors and other people who downplay your symptoms to feeling like it’s pulling teeth to get the tests that you need, life as a thyroid patient is not a walk in the park. …
Fat loss is slower if you have thyroid issues, but it’s always possible as long as you have the right approach. I created this formula based on working with thousands of thyroid patients, and it works 90% of the time: The other 10%? You’ll likely need a couple of extra tweaks, but I will get …
Every single day patients with Hashimoto’s reach out to me asking about natural therapies. These questions all have one thing in common: They want to know if there is some alternative to thyroid medication or if it’s possible to completely avoid using it. My answer is always something like this: I’ve personally seen many patients …
As a thyroid patient, you need to be aware of a very important fact: Thyroid medication will NEVER be as good as your thyroid gland at managing and controlling your thyroid levels. But, just because thyroid medication can’t make up for the real thing doesn’t mean you have to feel poorly. Quite the opposite, actually. …
Understanding Zinc Deficiency and Sub-Optimal Zinc Levels Zinc is considered an essential mineral for the body. This means that you cannot live without zinc, it is ESSENTIAL or REQUIRED for life! This means that if you do not have a sufficient amount of zinc in your body, you will feel it in the form of …
