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is hypothalamic obesity disorder causing your thyroid problems?

Is Hypothalamic Obesity Disorder Causing your Thyroid Symptoms?

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Are you undergoing thyroid treatment but not getting better? Do you have ALL of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but normal “thyroid labs”? Is T4 making your symptoms WORSE or are you gaining weight while taking this medication? If so, hypothalamic obesity disorder may be the underlying cause of your symptoms.  This condition mimics hypothyroid-like symptoms …

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does progesterone cause weight loss or weight gain?

Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain or Weight Loss?

When you think of progesterone most of us are conditioned to think that it causes weight loss.  But the truth is that progesterone can cause both weight loss and weight gain, depending on the situation of who is using it. Not only that but how you take progesterone and at what dose may determine if …

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Graves disease diet guide

Graves’ Disease Diet Guide: What to Eat with Hyperthyroidism

Can your diet change the course of Graves’ disease? Do certain foods make hyperthyroidism worse? Do certain foods make it better? Can you lose weight by eating certain foods if you have this disease? The truth is that changing your diet can certainly impact the progression of Graves’ BUT you must be doing it the …

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how to use contrave for weight loss

How Contrave Helps with Weight Loss + Who should use it

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Is Contrave really a miracle weight loss medication?  Well, it is a newer weight loss medication but it’s far from perfect.  This particular medication helps people lose weight by influencing certain factors in the body ranging from hormonal control to appetite modulation.  Because of this, certain people stand to benefit more from using this medication …

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5 Reasons to Treat Subclinical Hypothyroidism + 5 Treatment Tips

5 Reasons to Treat Subclinical Hypothyroidism + 5 Treatment Tips

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It’s estimated that up to 10% of people in the US have subclinical hypothyroidism.  Statistically speaking that means you have a pretty high chance of having this issue even if you have tested “normal” for thyroid lab tests.  Because subclinical hypothyroidism represents a treatable condition on the hypothyroid spectrum it’s critical to accurately diagnose and …

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The complete list of high progesterone symptoms in women

The Complete List of High Progesterone Symptoms in Women

Dizziness, weight gain, water retention… These are just some high progesterone symptoms.  If you think you are experiencing issues with progesterone you need to make sure you understand what causes high progesterone, and also how to treat it.  Use this checklist to determine if you meet the criteria:  What Causes High Progesterone?  Believe it or …

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How Hydrolyzed Collagen Helps with Weight Loss + Other Benefits

How Hydrolyzed Collagen Helps with Weight Loss + Other Benefits

Take your daily supplement regimen to the next level with hydrolyzed collagen.  This powerful supplement has been clinically shown to increase hair growth, help with weight loss, and slow down & reverse the aging process. Collagen is a special form of amino acid and most people simply don’t get enough of it in their daily …

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7 hyperthyroid supplements you should be taking

11 Supplements to Help Manage Hyperthyroidism

Certain supplements have the potential to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmunity.  This is extremely important for hyperthyroid patients when you consider that, in most cases, hyperthyroidism is caused by an autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease.  Learn more about how to supplement for hyperthyroidism and what you can do to take control of your symptoms …

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how hyperthyroidism causes weight gain

How Hyperthyroidism Can Lead to Weight Gain & What to do about it

Hyperthyroid patients can and do gain weight! You are NOT crazy if this is happening to you and it can be explained perfectly with science.  Believe it or not, weight gain in hyperthyroid patients is actually quite common with reports showing as many as 50% of patients who deal with this particular issue. We need …

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