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Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Hashimoto’s

Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Hashimoto’s?

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The use of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and sucralose has exploded over the last two decades. So much so that data from NHANES shows that up to 30% of adults report having low-calorie sweeteners daily [1]! Since the time that these artificial sweeteners have been released and used by the general population, there has been …

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The perfect Thyroid diet

The Perfect Thyroid Diet: Eat These 4 Meals Each Day

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Can you cure your thyroid problem with the use of food?  Not exactly, but eating the right foods can provide your body and thyroid with the exact nutrients that your thyroid needs to function.  And doing this may… Pretty much every thyroid patient has a desire to feel better and they pretty much all know …

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Thyroid Belly What Causes It & How To Get Rid Of It

Thyroid Belly Shape: What Causes It And How To Get Rid Of It

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What is a thyroid belly?  It’s the characteristic distention of the abdomen that appears to be unique to thyroid patients, and its severity can range from mild to severe.  In the mildest cases, it may just look like you ate a large meal, but in the extreme cases, it could make you look pregnant.  Some …

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how to test for t2 thyroid hormone

How to Test for T2 Thyroid Hormone

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T2 thyroid hormone is emerging as an incredibly important and potent thyroid hormone.  And tons and tons of thyroid patients are taking notice.  This has led many a thyroid patient to ask themselves an important question:  “How can I test my own T2 level to see if I should take it?”.  If this thought has …

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what your nails tell you about your thyroid

What Your Nails Tell You About Your Thyroid Health

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Want an easy way to check the status of your thyroid and overall health?  All you need to do is look at your nails.  You might think that your nails are purely cosmetic but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.  Yes, the nails form a cosmetic and functional purpose, but they can also tell …

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Should You Use Iodized Salt If You Have HypothyroidismCan Hashimoto's Be Reversed With Diet Alone

Can Hashimoto’s Be Reversed With Diet Alone?

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Contrary to what you’ll hear from most doctors, Hashimoto’s is a disease that can absolutely be managed and put into remission.  And one of the best ways to do this is through the foods that you put into your mouth (AKA your diet).  There is a big difference between “curing” Hashimoto’s and putting it into …

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6 Causes of Low T3 Every Thyroid Patient Should Be Aware Of

6 Causes of Low T3 Every Thyroid Patient Should Be Aware Of

T3 thyroid hormone is one of the most important thyroid hormones out there.  This doesn’t mean that T2 or T4 aren’t important, because they are, but you still have to recognize that most of the activity at the thyroid hormone receptor comes from T3.  This means all of the things that you want your thyroid …

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11 Yoga Poses for Better Thyroid Health

11 Yoga Poses for Better Thyroid Health

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Is yoga going to transform your thyroid into a hormone-producing machine to the point that you no longer need thyroid medication? Probably not… But is stretching your body, improving your flexibility [1], enhancing lymphatic flow [2], and encouraging more blood flow to your thyroid gland going to hurt? Definitely not [3].  For this reason, yoga …

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should you take ashwagandha if you have hashimoto's

Ashwagandha and Hashimoto’s: Helpful or Harmful?

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Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.   Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …

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The Best T3 Supplements for Weight Loss

The Best T3 Supplements for Weight Loss

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Are you a thyroid patient struggling to lose weight? If so, you aren’t alone, and the key to long-lasting weight loss may just be your T3 status. T3 is the single most important and powerful thyroid hormone in your body, and if you want to lose weight and keep it off, you must have enough …

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