Which diet is best for hypothyroidism? There’s a lot of debate about this topic and, every now and then, the vegan diet gets recommended as a contender. And I get why. If you look at the data, there’s no question that the vegan diet has the potential to improve a huge number of diseases such as diabetes, …
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 …
The promise of sugar alternatives is that you get to enjoy incredible sweetness without any of the unwanted side effects of excess sugar. In other words, you literally get to have your cake and eat it too. But is that really true? Sort of, and we will talk more about that later. But the starting …
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 …
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 …
If you have hypothyroidism and you’re thinking about taking a statin, hold on for just a minute. Is it true that most hypothyroid patients have high cholesterol? Yes. Does that mean they need to take cholesterol-lowering medications? Not necessarily. The truth is, there are plenty of proven natural treatments that can help you lower your …
There are two things that about 80% of thyroid patients want: To lose weight and to lose it quickly. I totally understand the visceral need that many people have to get back to a normal weight, but I would strongly caution against the rapid part. Rapid weight loss is almost always unhealthy, almost always leads to more thyroid problems (not less), …
There’s no shortage of people on the internet who are trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. And thyroid patients are an easy target for one big reason: They are suffering and it’s hard to get help from the conventional world. Because they are so desperate, they are more likely to drop thousands of dollars compared to people …
How much weight will you gain if you have Hashimoto’s? The short answer: On average around 5-15 pounds. The longer answer: It could cause as much as 50 pounds or more, depending on specific risk factors. Don’t let this bring you down, though, because it’s absolutely possible to maintain a normal weight even if you …
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 …
