Are you predestined to have a specific body type just because you have a thyroid problem? Definitely not. But is it the case that some common trends occur among patients with thyroid conditions? Absolutely. And it’s this idea that has led to the theory of the thyroid body type. This theory suggests that if you …
Taking the right amount of selenium can protect your thyroid gland and help reduce your antibodies (1). Taking the wrong amount can make your thyroid symptoms worse and may even increase your risk of diabetes. Want to make sure this doesn’t happen? Here’s how much you need to take: Patients with Hashimoto’s should aim to …
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 …
Want a super easy thing you can do to immediately improve your health and thyroid? Give up soda. Soda, soft drinks, pop, cola, soda pop, sugar-sweetened beverages, whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying that these drinks are incredibly unhealthy. Just take a quick peek at the ingredients found in Coke: For a …
Over 100 million people will fill a prescription for levothyroxine this year and most of these people have no idea how many things interfere with its function. Why does it matter? Because if you aren’t taking it correctly then there’s a good chance it’s not going to help you feel better. Most people know they shouldn’t take their …
The promise of fat burners is essentially a cheat code for rapid weight loss. Who doesn’t love the idea of burning more calories while doing less? Or, how about maximizing your exercise routine even more? If we assume that fat burners increase your weight loss efficiency by even 10%, that could end up cutting weeks …
Are you struggling to get your Hashimoto’s under control? If so, nigella sativa can help. This natural herb has been used for centuries, but most thyroid patients have no idea it exists. And that’s too bad considering that at least one double-blind placebo-controlled trial has shown that it may be able to help you put …
Protein remains the macronutrient that thyroid patients ignore the most. And this is a huge problem! Not only because it just so happens to be incredibly satiating (1) (meaning it keeps you full for hours and hours), it also happens to be responsible for maintaining muscle mass which promotes better thyroid function. Trust me when I say you won’t ever …
Contrary to popular belief, fruit juices are actually quite healthy. I know, I know, that statement alone borders on heresy, especially if you are part of the anti-sugar movement. You know the movement I’m talking about, it’s the one that suggests that any form of sugar is bad, must be avoided at all costs, and …
Hypothyroidism usually doesn’t cause problems with your eyes but it can definitely cause problems for your face and the skin around your eyes. And when it does, you’ll end up with a puffy face and bags around your eyes (1). Not only are these side effects common, they can be cosmetically annoying because they impact …
