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9 thyroid supplements every thyroid patient should consider

9 Thyroid Supplements That Will Help You Feel Better

Would it surprise you to know that it takes at least 13 different nutrients to properly create and convert thyroid hormone to its active form? Or that by replacing these nutrient deficiencies with thyroid supplements you may be able to reduce your symptoms of hypothyroidism? You’re not alone… If you are considering taking supplements to …

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10 day thyroid reset, free and updated guide

10 Day Thyroid Reset: How To Super Charge Your Thyroid

Ready to do something about your thyroid problem but unsure of where to start? Enter the 10-day thyroid reset: A complete done-for-you 10-day plan created by me (a thyroid expert) designed to help bring your thyroid back to optimal function to provide you with more energy, faster weight loss, and better thyroid health. Is this …

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The complete list of Cytomel side effects

Cytomel Side Effects: Complete List & Dosing Guide

Cytomel is the most powerful thyroid medication which means that it can also have some powerful side effects.  If you’re taking Cytomel and wondering if you are experiencing side effects then sit tight because we are going to dive into everything you need to know about this medication.  For instance… Did you know that Cytomel …

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Levothyroxine dosage guide

Levothyroxine Dosage Guide: Are you on the Right Dose?

How do you know if you are taking the right dose of levothyroxine? The most simple way is to simply evaluate how you are feeling. If your thyroid symptoms are 100% controlled then you know there’s nothing to worry about. But if you are like thousands of other thyroid patients who continue to feel poorly …

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thyroid weight loss case study

Thyroid Weight Loss Case Study: 42 Pounds Lost on T3 & NDT

Once Kathy had the right diagnosis and treatment plan in place she was able to lose 42 pounds in a matter of months… But the real question is: Why did it take her 5+ doctors to find and treat her and what does it take to help thyroid patients lose this kind of weight? ​The …

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Leptin Diet How to Eat For Leptin Resistance

Leptin Diet: How to Eat For Leptin Resistance

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High Leptin levels lead to weight loss resistance, a ravenous appetite, and constant weight gain (yes it can make weight loss almost impossible).  That’s the bad news… The good news is that you can influence leptin levels through your diet (and other ways that we will discuss later). One of the big problems with Leptin …

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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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Hypothyroidism diet guide (foods to eat and foods to avoid)

The Best Diet For Hypothyroidism: These Will Help You Feel Better

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Diet is one of the most important parts of treating your hypothyroidism.  Not only can it help you lose weight, but diet also plays an important role in reducing symptoms. That means eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can impact how much energy you have, and your waistline and help you to …

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Causes of high testosterone in women

6 Causes of High Testosterone in Women & How to Lower your Levels

Weight gain, acne, or hair loss. Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? These are only a few of the symptoms of high testosterone in women, but the real question is this: Why do women have high testosterone, to begin with, and what can you do to lower it? Unfortunately, many Doctors may tell you …

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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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