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reverse t3 treatment guide - how to manage your levels

How to Treat High Reverse T3 Levels

Reverse T3 could be the missing link to finally explain why you still have hypothyroid symptoms despite taking thyroid medication.  The crazy part is that most doctors don’t even order reverse T3 and, even if they do, most aren’t sure what to do with the results.  This means it’s up to you as a thyroid …

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How to find the best thyroid medication for your body - levothyroxine vs NDT vs T3

Thyroid Medication: Levothyroxine vs NDT vs T3 – Which is Best?

This post will teach you everything you need to know about thyroid medications, how to use them correctly, how to pick the best medication for your body, and other tips and tricks to help you along the way.  Feel confused about which thyroid medication you should be on? or which one is the best? You’re …

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How to Treat Endometriosis Naturally Without Drugs or Surgery

How to Treat Endometriosis Naturally Without Drugs or Surgery

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Here’s the bottom line: Endometriosis is a treatable condition and you don’t have to use drugs or surgery to fix it Here’s how to treat endometriosis naturally without drugs… But first, let’s start with some general information. Understanding Estrogen Dominance Endometriosis is considered part of the spectrum of ‘estrogen dominance’ which is a condition of …

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The 4 x 100 formula for thyroid weight loss

The 4x 100 Formula for Thyroid Weight Loss

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If you feel like your thyroid is preventing you from losing weight, try this formula:  It’s called the 4x 100 formula for thyroid weight loss and it’s an easy-to-remember formula that is not only incredibly effective but also thyroid-safe.  And it’s designed to provide your thyroid with the exact amount of calories and macronutrients to …

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The 9 Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Support

The 9 Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to tell you how difficult it is to get control over your symptoms. Whether you’re stuck in the sit-and-wait model or you’re struggling to find your perfect dose of thyroid medication, you have probably asked yourself if there’s a better way. And the answer to that is …

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weight loss with hypothyroidism success story

Weight Loss With Hypothyroidism Success Story: Losing 42 Pounds

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Are you frustrated with trying to lose weight with your sluggish Thyroid?  In this post, I am going to go “behind the scenes” of what I do inside my clinic and show you how balancing your hormones is the KEY to weight loss success in patients with Hypothyroidism (or any medical condition!). Note: This is an …

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How Magnesium Citrate can Help with Weight Loss

How Magnesium Citrate can Help with Weight Loss

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Can magnesium citrate actually help you lose weight?  This is a question I get from a lot of patients…​ And I have some news for you: Weight loss is far more complicated than just taking 1 pill or 1 supplement. And we are going to talk about that, but let’s go back to your main …

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reversing type II diabetes with hypothyroidism

How Ruth Reversed Her Diabetes with Hypothyroidism Using T3, NDT & Fasting

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T3 helps to reverse insulin resistance and diabetes. After treating hundreds of patients I’ve found the two MOST common hormone imbalances in hypothyroid patients to be decreased T3 and insulin resistance. The sad part? Most doctors miss the connection between insulin resistance and hypothyroidism, and it may be the PRIMARY reason you are unable to …

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Levothyroxin side effects, the complete guide, including dosing guide for patients

Levothyroxine Side Effects: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Weight Loss & More

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A lot of thyroid patients believe that once they start taking levothyroxine all of their thyroid symptoms will disappear. Unfortunately, this is a rare occurrence, though it does happen from time to time. Instead, what most people see generally no change in how they are feeling. And to make matters more difficult, some people actually …

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the best hashimotos diet

Which Diet is Best for Hashimoto’s? 6 Diets Use & 3 To Avoid

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If you’ve ever been confused about what to eat because of your Hashimoto’s then this is the article for you.  I’m going to take away the guessing game that is your diet… Reduce your stress about what foods you should be eating and what foods you should be avoiding… So that you can get back …

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