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how to take your thyroid medication correctly

How to Take Your Thyroid Medication Correctly (For BEST Results)

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I’ve been helping thyroid patients for years and this is an issue that is far more prevalent than it should be.  What am I talking about? I’m talking about how to take your thyroid medication.  I do understand why many thyroid patients get it wrong, though.  When you break down how to take your thyroid …

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5 reasons thyroid patients should go gluten free

5 Reasons to Go Gluten-Free For Thyroid Problems

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If we go back in time just a few years ago, the gluten-free diet was pretty much in its prime.  Every natural practitioner was recommending gluten-free to treat things like autoimmune disease, and thyroid problems, and some even recommended it for weight loss.  Fast forward a few years and where are we now? Well, the …

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hyperthyroid symptoms - how to tell if you have an overactive thyroid

Hyperthyroid Symptoms Checklist – Do you Have an Overactive Thyroid?

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I spent most of my time talking about hypothyroidism which is the condition that results in LOW thyroid function.  But what about those people who struggle with the exact opposite condition known as hyperthyroidism? Well, today is for you guys. If you are someone who has been told that your thyroid is OVERACTIVE or that …

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body fat hormone guide: what your body fat tells you about your hormones

Body Fat Hormone Guide – What Your Body Fat Tells You About Your Hormones

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Most people are concerned with being overweight but they pay little attention to WHERE the fat on their body is accumulating.  This is a huge mistake.  Why? Because the location of the fat in your body can give you valuable information about what type of hormone imbalances you have.  It works like this: Certain hormones …

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Magnesium and Hashimoto's: 5 Big Reasons You Need it

Magnesium and Hashimoto’s: 5 Big Reasons You Need it

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Magnesium is one of 3 main nutrients required to prevent thyroid gland damage inside of your body and, unfortunately, thyroid patients often don’t get enough.  If you are struggling with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, thyroid gland damage, inflammation, or poor thyroid lab tests, then this information is for you.  Supplementing with magnesium has the potential to improve …

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the best doctor to see if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Best Doctor to See If You Have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? 5 Options

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If you have Hashimoto’s then you probably don’t need me to tell you how frustrating it can be to try and feel better.  Update: I built a free directory of vetted thyroid doctors who test the full panel, treat to optimal ranges, and prescribe medications like NDT and T3 when they make sense. You can …

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3 thyroid medication recalls in 2020

Thyroid Medication Recalls in 2020 (NP Thyroid, Nature-throid & WP Thyroid)

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2020 has been a rough year for everyone but especially for thyroid patients! We’ve had to deal with several recalls of thyroid medications over the year which has caused a significant amount of stress for those who suddenly had to switch medications or dosages.  This blog post is meant to keep you up to date …

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the benefits of exercise for your thyroid

The Benefits of Exercise For Your Thyroid (3 Reasons to Work Out)

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I probably don’t have to do much to convince you that exercise is important[1], right? But I have a question for you… Even though you know exercise is important for your overall health, are you currently exercising regularly? If not, why not? You may KNOW that exercise is good and healthy but are you converted …

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how thyroid patients can feel 100% again using T3 thyroid medication

Using T3 Thyroid Medication To Feel 100% Again | Dr. Westin Childs & Paul Robinson

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Discussing T3 Thyroid Medication With Paul Robinson Topics Discussed Introduction & Paul Robinson’s Background The 10-Year Journey from T4 to T3 Understanding T3 vs T4 Medication How to Know If You Need T3 Don’t Wait Too Long to Act Safety of T3 Medication The TSH Debate Optimal Lab Ranges vs Standard Ranges Reverse T3 and …

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how to lose weight on levothyroxine

How to Lose Weight On Levothyroxine

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Here’s what we know: People with a sluggish thyroid, from any cause, have no issue gaining weight but many problems losing it. There’s no disputing the fact that low thyroid function leads to weight gain. So it makes sense that once you treat your thyroid, this weight should come off, right? You would think so …

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