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Metformin weight loss and PCOS

Metformin, Weight Loss & PCOS – Does it actually work?

Did you know that one of the main reasons you can’t lose weight with PCOS is because of your hormones? It’s true, and that’s why many women (and physicians) turn to Metformin to try and help with weight loss. But just because it works for some people doesn’t mean it will necessarily work for YOU. …

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7 PCOS Supplements To Help Balance Estrogen & Progesterone

7 PCOS Supplements To Help Balance Estrogen & Progesterone

Why is PCOS so hard to treat?  One of the main reasons is that we tend to treat only the symptoms of PCOS and not the CAUSE. This philosophy extends to supplements as well: In order to treat your PCOS using supplements, you will need to target those supplements to your body and YOUR hormone …

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the best t3 supplements and t3 medications

T3 Supplements vs T3 Medications: How & When to use Them

Are you looking to boost your T3 thyroid hormone levels? Maybe you know that T3 is responsible for managing your energy levels, or maybe you know how important it is for your metabolism.  Either way, there are several T3 supplements that you can use to increase serum T3 levels.   Use this guide to help …

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What your Low TSH means while taking thyroid medication

What Your Low TSH Means With Thyroid Medication & Without

Would it surprise you to know that you can have a low TSH but still be hypothyroid?  This situation is not uncommon and may be occurring in your body right now.  On the flip side, a low TSH can also be an indicator of hyperthyroidism.  Your TSH can be a helpful tool in evaluating thyroid …

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9 step guide to stop thyroid fatigue

9 Step Guide to Stop Thyroid Fatigue in its Tracks

Fatigue is one of the most common (and frequently reported) symptoms of hypothyroidism.  Fatigue is the result of various changes in your body including nutrient imbalances, poor mitochondrial function, and even tissue-level hypothyroidism.  What’s more interesting is that in order to treat and reverse thyroid fatigue you actually need more than just thyroid medication. Why? …

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The hashimotos and gluten connection

The Hashimoto’s and Gluten Connection: Do you Have to Go Gluten Free?

Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you considering going gluten-free? Maybe you are wondering if going gluten-free will even be helpful, or if it is some sort of fad diet. Maybe you’ve gone gluten-free and it just isn’t helping like you thought it would. If so, you are in the right place.  It turns out …

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how iodine supplements can boost thyroid function

The Many Benefits of Iodine Supplements

Iodine is the single most important nutrient for managing almost all of the hormones in your body. We don’t normally think about iodine as impacting your hormones, but it absolutely does. Through its impact on the regulation of thyroid hormone, iodine has downstream effects on estrogen, progesterone, and even cortisol. That’s great and all, but …

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The Best thyroid test

Is there a Best Thyroid Test? A Simple Guide to Thyroid Testing

Getting a complete thyroid hormone blood test is critical to understanding and evaluating your thyroid function.  Complete thyroid testing includes so much more than the traditional TSH (which can be inaccurate in certain medical conditions).  Without the right thyroid tests, you won’t understand if your body is converting thyroid hormone appropriately or if your cells …

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