Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …
It still surprises me that there are people out there who don’t drink enough water. If you don’t have enough reasons to drink this life-saving substance then I have one more for you: Drinking water helps your thyroid do its job. You already know that hypothyroidism is bad because it causes symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, …
Is it possible to increase T4 thyroid hormone in your body without relying on prescription thyroid medications? Absolutely, and it’s probably not as hard as you might think. If you don’t like the idea of being on thyroid medication for the rest of your life, or if you just like the idea of naturally increasing …
The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system. Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues! When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack. If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …
Looking for a simple way to boost the effectiveness of your thyroid? It turns out that enhancing thyroid function doesn’t have to be complicated. Yes, there will always be times when you need to adjust your thyroid medication and interpret complex thyroid lab test results. But that isn’t what we are talking about today. Today I’m …
There are so many different diets and foods that you can eat as a thyroid patient that it can make it hard to navigate this space. One thing is for certain, though: The food that you put into your body can either exert a positive effect on your body and thyroid, or a negative one. Your job …
T2 thyroid hormone is emerging as an incredibly important and potent thyroid hormone. And tons and tons of thyroid patients are taking notice. This has led many a thyroid patient to ask themselves an important question: “How can I test my own T2 level to see if I should take it?”. If this thought has …
Yes, thyroid conditions can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. But, there are ways to mitigate these effects with the use of some clever gizmos and gadgets. And as long as you know what works and what to buy, you can make that special thyroid person in your life one happy camper. …
Want an easy way to check the status of your thyroid and overall health? All you need to do is look at your nails. You might think that your nails are purely cosmetic but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, the nails form a cosmetic and functional purpose, but they can also tell …
If you were to ask your doctor what to do about your thyroid antibodies they would shrug their shoulders and tell you not to worry about them. This is because, from their perspective, there’s nothing they can do about them. Obviously, this isn’t the case, though, which is why we are having this discussion. There …
