Is it possible to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid at the same time? The short answer is no. It is not possible for the same cell or the same tissue in your body to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid at the same time. Does that mean that you cannot have both hyperthyroid and hypothyroidism symptoms …
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 …
I’m always surprised to find out that thyroid patients aren’t aware of the many thyroid medications available to them besides levothyroxine. Doctors, for reasons we’ve discussed elsewhere on this blog, are persistent in their drive and desire to prescribe levothyroxine for pretty much every thyroid patient. Unfortunately, as many of you have found out, levothyroxine …
Whether you realize it or not, your thyroid is under attack on a daily basis. And I’m not talking about your own immune system which does happen a lot as well! Instead, I’m talking about the onslaught of chemicals and toxins that your body comes into contact with day in and day out. Compounds like… …
I don’t think there’s a thyroid-related topic out there with more misinformation than iodine. And this is especially true when discussing the topic of iodine allergy. The truth is that a true iodine allergy doesn’t exist (1). Before you run off screaming and yelling that you know for sure that you are allergic to iodine, hear …
If you were to ask an endocrinologist or another conventionally trained doctor if thyroid supplements they would tell you “no”. They would also tell you that the only way to improve thyroid function is by taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or Synthroid. But is this actually true? Not really and to prove it we …
Acid blockers are used by millions of people each and every day and yet they have the potential to cause profound problems. Nowhere is this more apparent than in thyroid patients where acid blockers can wreak havoc on thyroid function in a number of ways. And, in case you think I’m joking about how common …
Interview with Dr. Jeff Whelchel, Family Practice Doctor & Hormone Expert Show notes & links from the video In this video, I interview Jeff Whelchel. Dr. Jeff Whelchel is an MD practicing in Amarillo Texas. He is trained in Family Medicine where he practiced in conventional medicine for 21 and a half years. He is …
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and you should care a lot about the health of your skin for one very important reason: It is an outward manifestation of inward health (1), and this includes your thyroid. If you have problems with your skin, there’s a good chance you have problems with your …
Thyroid Controversies Explained and Debunked with Dr. Alan Christianson | Podcast Interview Show Notes & Links From the Video/Podcast Today I am joined by Dr. Alan Christianson. Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid …
