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thyroid symptoms in men

Thyroid Symptoms in Men: The Low T Low Thyroid Connection

Much of the conversation on this blog is dedicated to women and what happens when they have hypothyroidism or low thyroid function.  But what about men? Do men react the same way? Do they have the same symptoms? Is treatment the same? It turns out that the answer to each of these questions is ​”No”.  …

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Do Leptin Supplements Work Which Ones to Use and Which to Avoid

Do Leptin Supplements Work? Which Ones to Use and Which to Avoid

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Most leptin supplements don’t actually work… ​Don’t worry though, there are still some supplements that can help you lose weight which we will talk about later but just keep that in the back of your mind for now. Why don’t most leptin supplements work? They almost always target the wrong imbalance. By the time leptin …

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Should You Use Sublingual B12 Over Capsules & Shots

Should You Use Sublingual B12 Over Capsules & Shots?

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Up to 40-50% of the population in the US is deficient in vitamin B12.  That number gets even worse if you have hypothyroidism (up to 50% of these patients have B12 deficiency).  It gets even more important when you realize that vitamin B12 is vital for cellular energy production and detoxification systems via the glutathione …

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The Benefits of Whole Body Vibration Machines Weight Loss + Balance & More

The Benefits of Whole Body Vibration Machines: Weight Loss + Balance & More

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​Increased weight loss, improved bone density, increase balance and blood flow… These are just some of the benefits of using a whole-body vibration machine.  ​But maybe you are wondering:  Are these benefits too good to be true? How can I get these results?  Will ​it work for me?  If so, which whole-body vibration machine is …

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How to Use A Basal Thermometer To Track Your Thyroid

How to Use A Basal Thermometer To Track Your Thyroid

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Why measure your basal body temperature? For starters, it’s a cheap way to assess your thyroid status (helpful for weight loss and fertility), your adrenal status (helpful to understand your energy levels) and for assessing if you are ovulating (again helpful for fertility). You can potentially get all of this valuable information by simply checking …

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Victoza Weight Loss Case Study 50 Pounds Lost with Victoza & LDN

Victoza Weight Loss Case Study: 50 Pounds Lost with Victoza & LDN

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Victoza is a powerful weight loss medication that actually works… If used correctly.  And I will explain what I mean by that a little bit later, but first, we need to talk about this case study.  During this time she was able to lose almost 40 pounds ​using my hormone-balancing approach with the combination of …

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4 Conditions that make TSH Levels Inaccurate

4 Conditions that make TSH Levels Inaccurate & Unreliable

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about TSH including why it isn’t always the best marker of thyroid function in the body and which conditions make the interpretation of TSH less accurate. You will also learn more reliable ways to test thyroid status in your body. TSH might be one …

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beginner's guide to vitamin B12 shots

B12 Shots Benefits: Weight Loss, Energy & More

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 …

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Is Synthroid Preventing Your Weight Loss? Why It's Not Working

Is Synthroid Preventing Your Weight Loss? Why It’s Not Working

Are you on the thyroid medication Synthroid and not losing weight? If so you aren’t alone… Synthroid is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for patients who have hypothyroidism but here’s the problem: Not everyone does well on this medication. Their bodies don’t absorb it, they don’t convert T4 to T3 or they need …

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Insulin Resistance Diet Guide for Weight Loss

Insulin Resistance Diet Guide for Weight Loss

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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 …

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