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 …
Hashimoto’s is the number 1 cause of hypothyroidism in the US and developed countries. And while that statistic is interesting, there’s something much more interesting about Hashimoto’s… The fact that many people who have Hashimoto’s have no idea that they do. And it’s not because Hashimoto’s is a hard condition to diagnose. Quite the opposite …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I remember way back in the day (okay, about 4-5 years ago) when I first started practicing, I thought that helping people lose weight was going to be easy. All I needed to do was write a prescription for a couple of weight loss medications, have the patients take them, and BOOM weight loss. Well… …
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 …
Let’s get this out of the way: Hyperthyroidism is a treatable condition. But there is a difference between treating a condition and calling it a day and thriving with whatever treatment you are taking. And it is the difference here that you really need to pay close attention to. If you use the standard therapies …
Mood swings, anxiety, and depression… up to 60% of thyroid patients will struggle with these problems. But they don’t have to. Why? Because there are natural treatments and supplements that can help bring balance to your brain and thyroid at the same time. Here are 5 science-backed supplements to take for better thyroid brain health: …
