GLP-1 agonists have gained a tremendous amount of attention over the last few years for their potential to help people lose weight. And while this may seem amazing, especially for people who have struggled with weight loss their entire life, they may not be the miracle drugs you think they are. Just to catch anyone …
If there’s one vitamin you aren’t paying enough attention to, it’s vitamin K2. Vitamin k2, what is it? It’s a fat-soluble vitamin in the vitamin K family but it’s much different than the more well-known vitamin K1. And unlike vitamin K1, vitamin K2 has a more broad-reaching effect on multiple systems in the body including …
Does it feel like your thyroid is making it impossible to lose weight? While there’s no question that having hypothyroidism makes weight loss more difficult, it is definitely still possible to have this condition and get back to a normal weight. The key to getting there is all about having the right plan and avoiding …
I’ve spent a lot of time debunking the idea that iodine is somehow harmful to thyroid patients. One of the ways that I do this is by explaining how important iodine is for the body, how it’s required for thyroid hormone production, why your body can’t live without thyroid hormone, and so on. This argument …
I hate to re-hash one of the most overused statements of all time, but I’m going to anyway: As the saying goes… “all disease begins in the gut”. Now, don’t take this literally because it’s not true that every disease begins in the gut. But it’s definitely true that the gut plays a role in …
I’ve gone on record saying that when a doctor tells you that your thyroid symptoms are in your head you should run, not walk, away. But that’s not entirely true. It is definitely the case that sometimes other conditions can run around masquerading like hypothyroidism. And some of these conditions can mimic the symptoms of hypothyroidism so …
Let’s face it: fruits are not getting the attention they deserve right now because they are filled with a four-letter word (if you know, you know)… sugar. But guess what? Fruits contain powerful ingredients that can help support thyroid function, improve gut health, fight off inflammation, protect your cells, and so much more. If you’re a …
10% to 20% of the population have this hormone imbalance and it’s called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, what is it? It’s a state of low thyroid function and it’s almost always caused by an autoimmune disease. This autoimmune disease is known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Your thyroid controls and regulates just about every single system in your body. …
You’re not going to get rid of cellulite overnight, but you can definitely take steps to reduce its appearance. And this is important if you have a thyroid problem because that problem will predispose you to developing cellulite. Here’s why: If you already have cellulite and want to get rid of it (or if you …
Thousands struggle with Hashimoto’s symptoms because they make a few common mistakes that are completely avoidable. These mistakes are flaring up their symptoms, leading to inflammation, weight gain, and brain fog. But don’t get discouraged because there are simple fixes for every. Single. One. Let’s go over each to make sure you aren’t making any …
