High Leptin levels lead to weight loss resistance, a ravenous appetite, and constant weight gain (yes it can make weight loss almost impossible). That’s the bad news… The good news is that you can influence leptin levels through your diet (and other ways that we will discuss later). One of the big problems with Leptin …
Would it surprise you to know that it takes at least 13 different nutrients to properly create and convert thyroid hormone to its active form? Or that by replacing these nutrient deficiencies with thyroid supplements you may be able to reduce your symptoms of hypothyroidism? You’re not alone… If you are considering taking supplements to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Do you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but have been told your Thyroid lab tests are “normal”? I’ve got some news for you… Chances are VERY high that your thyroid lab tests are in fact NOT normal and that you are NOT crazy. But it can feel like you are crazy when you …
Diet is one of the most important parts of treating your hypothyroidism. Not only can it help you lose weight, but diet also plays an important role in reducing symptoms. That means eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can impact how much energy you have, and your waistline and help you to …
Up to 40-50% of the population in the US is deficient in vitamin B12. That number gets even worse if you have hypothyroidism (up to 50% of these patients have B12 deficiency). It gets even more important when you realize that vitamin B12 is vital for cellular energy production and detoxification systems via the glutathione …
Cytomel is the most powerful thyroid medication which means that it can also have some powerful side effects. If you’re taking Cytomel and wondering if you are experiencing side effects then sit tight because we are going to dive into everything you need to know about this medication. For instance… Did you know that Cytomel …
So you have a thyroid problem and you’re looking for prescription medications that can help. If so, chances are high that you will run across phentermine. Phentermine is one of the most commonly prescribed medications used to help patients lose weight. There’s one big problem though: While it can be effective, it has the potential …
