Would it surprise you to know that not all cases of hypothyroidism or low thyroid function are permanent? This is exactly the case with certain nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies play an important role in helping your thyroid to function by improving how well your thyroid works, whether or not you can create thyroid hormone, how …
Hair loss, it’s one of the most frustrating symptoms of low thyroid function and, probably, one of the most difficult to treat. Aside from weight gain, it probably also carries with it the biggest psychological toll because it’s something you are aware of and look at every single day. I’m not here to talk about …
Tiny little almost invisible compounds that you come into contact with on a daily basis have the potential to wreak havoc on your thyroid. If you’re a thyroid patient then it sounds like something out of a nightmare, but in this case, it’s reality. These compounds are known as endocrine disrupters (1) or endocrine disrupting compounds and …
It’s Hard but Not Impossible to Lose Weight If You Have Thyroid Problems Why is it that so many thyroid patients struggle to lose weight? One of the biggest reasons is that just about all of the standard weight loss advice doesn’t work if you have a thyroid problem. If you spend your time restricting your calories …
Tired of relying 100% on your thyroid medication as a support system for your thyroid? If so, then it may be time to try some other more natural options. One such option is that of nutrient-dense foods. Specific foods contain high numbers of ingredients and botanicals that can not only impact your thyroid but other …
If you’ve been a thyroid patient for any length of time then I’m sure you’ve run into the frustrating problem of trying to convince your doctor that your symptoms are, in fact, related to your thyroid. Over the years, thyroid patients have repeatedly asked me why is it that their doctor seems so reluctant to even entertain …
Want to improve the function of your head, neck, and thyroid in just 3 minutes each day? If so, you are in the right place! Today we are going to talk about exercises that you can do that support the anatomy and physiology of your head and neck. Why the head and neck? Because that’s …
Hair loss is one of the most concerning symptoms that patients with Hashimoto’s have to deal with. It’s right up there with weight gain and fatigue and it’s something that I get emails and questions about on a weekly if not daily basis. Here’s why it’s a problem: Because Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a disease of …
Brazil nuts are often the go-to source of selenium for many thyroid patients. They consistently make the list of top thyroid superfoods and are up there with seaweed and oysters in terms of thyroid-boosting benefits. It’s no wonder then why so many thyroid patients eat Brazil nuts on a daily basis. The main reason for this is …
Not treating your thyroid is costing you big. You might be thinking, “Well, it’s a good thing that I’m treating my thyroid then!”. But are you? If you are undergoing treatment for your thyroid but still experiencing the symptoms of low thyroid then whatever you are doing isn’t working. Unfortunately, the way doctors approach thyroid management often results in …
