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The Amazing Benefits of Butyrate For Thyroid Patients

The Amazing Benefits of Butyrate For Thyroid Patients

Thyroid patients: what’s the single best thing you can do to improve your gut health right now? It’s not taking probiotics… it’s not taking supplements… and it’s not going on an all-meat diet… Although all of these things have the potential to help, there’s one thing that trumps them all:  It’s naturally increasing your production …

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7 day hypothyroid diet plan for thyroid symptom control

7 Day Hypothyroid Diet Plan (GF, DF, SY, Whole Food-Based)

Many hypothyroid patients believe that diet has little to do with how they feel, but they couldn’t be more wrong.  By eating the right, real, whole foods, you can help improve thyroid function, reduce inflammation in your body, and better manage your hypothyroid symptoms.  And the best part?  These benefits stack on top of your …

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the best and worst types of magnesium

The Best and Worst Forms of Magnesium: 6 Types

Tons of people, probably including you listening to this right now, are not getting enough magnesium.  And this is a big deal because magnesium is used by the body for over 300 different enzymatic reactions (1).  Not having enough magnesium leads to symptoms like fatigue, nausea, stress and anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, thyroid problems, headaches, and many …

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Do you have to take thyroid medication for life

Do You Have to Take Thyroid Medication For Life Once You Start?

If you were to ask your doctor how long you need to take thyroid medication the answer you would probably get is forever.  That’s a pretty scary thought for many thyroid patients and it causes them a lot of hesitancy in even starting the medication in the first place.  After all, wouldn’t you think twice …

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5 reasons thyroid patients should take t2 thyroid hormone

5 Reasons Thyroid Patients Should Take T2 Thyroid Hormone

T2 is the only thyroid hormone available over the counter, and most thyroid patients have never heard of it.  But taking it has the potential to dramatically improve your thyroid symptoms and help you lose weight. Here are 5 reasons why I strongly believe every thyroid patient should consider taking it: #1. Healthy People Create …

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Weight Loss With Hypothyroidism You’re Doing it Wrong

Weight Loss With Hypothyroidism: You’re Doing it Wrong

Does having hypothyroidism mean that you have to accept being overweight forever? Not at all.  The reality is that you can have a thyroid problem AND have a normal weight.  But getting to that point means that you’ll have to go against the grain and against standard advice.  This is because the standard recommendations of …

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