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 …
I get some form of this question all the time: What if I have hypothyroid symptoms but a low TSH? Can I still be hypothyroid? Or what if I am already on NDT but still feeling symptomatic? What then? The answer to this question is that, yes, you can still be hypothyroid with a “normal” …
Can this 4,000-year-old adaptogenic herb really help with weight loss, hypothyroidism, adrenal problems, and low sex drive? I’m going to make the case (through a combination of scientific studies and personal experience) that Ashwagandha can/may help you with these stubborn conditions. If you’ve been considering the use of Ashwagandha for any of these conditions please …
Test your metabolism: Do you gain weight by just smelling food? Have you been on multiple calorie-restricted diets throughout your life? Are you eating 1,000 calories per day just to MAINTAIN your weight? Are you cold, fatigued, and exhausted? If you answered YES to any of these questions then there is a HIGH chance that …
Naltrexone, especially in low doses, has the potential to help you lose weight. This doesn’t mean it’s a miracle weight loss medication. In fact, it’s far from it. But it does have some interesting uses and may be beneficial, especially for people who have not had success losing weight and keeping it off. Here’s how …
Is insulin resistance, diabetes, or pre-diabetes making it difficult or impossible for you to lose weight? If you fall into this category you probably understand that for the most part insulin resistance is a DIETARY disease. Meaning you most likely have this condition because of the food you’ve eaten (or are currently eating). Understanding this …
Gas, bloating, and constipation. What do these three things have in common? They may be caused by SIBO, SIFO, or yeast overgrowth inside your body… SIBO is an inflammatory condition that can cause problems in all systems in your body. Because it can be so difficult to treat it requires a combination of a specific …
Would it surprise you to know that, contrary to what your doctor might tell you, you can do something about your elevated antibodies? And we aren’t talking about fly-by-night radical treatments that are insanely expensive or may cause you to grow a third arm. I’m talking about research-backed treatments that have been used successfully by …
Have you heard great things about B12 shots? Maybe you want some of the benefits from B12 or maybe you have a neighbor or friend who swears that they help with weight loss and energy levels. If so, this is the guide for you… We are going to talk about everything you need to know …
Cytomel may be one of the most effective thyroid medications on the market. And because your thyroid plays a role in regulating your metabolism, it also happens to be one of the best for helping with weight loss. Does that mean that every thyroid patient should be taking it? No! But it definitely means that …
