The use of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and sucralose has exploded over the last two decades. So much so that data from NHANES shows that up to 30% of adults report having low-calorie sweeteners daily (1)! Since the time that these artificial sweeteners have been released and used by the general population, there has been …
As a thyroid patient, you probably know what it feels like to fight and scratch just to see minor improvements in how you are feeling. Sometimes it can feel like pulling teeth just to get a small boost in your energy. Well, what if I told you that there’s something you can do right now …
As a thyroid patient, it’s easy to get discouraged by thinking you’re going to have to feel the way you do right now for the rest of your life. But I’m here to tell you that just because you have a so-called chronic thyroid condition, doesn’t mean you can get back to feeling 100%. Over …
T3 thyroid hormone is one of the most important thyroid hormones out there. This doesn’t mean that T2 or T4 aren’t important, because they are, but you still have to recognize that most of the activity at the thyroid hormone receptor comes from T3. This means all of the things that you want your thyroid …
The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system. Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues! When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack. If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …
Look: there are a lot of healthy and great foods out there, there’s no doubt about it. But when it comes to supporting your thyroid, some are heads and shoulders above the rest. Chia seeds fall into this category. What are chia seeds? Simply put they are an ultra-healthy seed that grows in Central America. …
Is it possible to increase T4 thyroid hormone in your body without relying on prescription thyroid medications? Absolutely, and it’s probably not as hard as you might think. If you don’t like the idea of being on thyroid medication for the rest of your life, or if you just like the idea of naturally increasing …
T2 thyroid hormone is emerging as an incredibly important and potent thyroid hormone. And tons and tons of thyroid patients are taking notice. This has led many a thyroid patient to ask themselves an important question: “How can I test my own T2 level to see if I should take it?”. If this thought has …
Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …
Want to know exactly what you are taking when you take Armour Thyroid? If so, you’re in the right place. As a thyroid patient, you need to be aware that while you may need thyroid hormone to survive and thrive, you don’t always want all of the extra baggage that comes along with these medications. For …
