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the connection between hypothyroidism and chronic pain

The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Hypothyroidism

Is your intuition telling you that your hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s is causing your chronic pain? I’ve got news for you: Your intuition may be right. Low thyroid hormone can potentiate musculoskeletal pain that can be misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia.  Even more important than that is many providers (and patients) don’t understand how to correctly diagnose, treat, …

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weight loss with hypothyroidism success story

Weight Loss With Hypothyroidism Success Story: Losing 42 Pounds

Are you frustrated with trying to lose weight with your sluggish Thyroid?  In this post, I am going to go “behind the scenes” of what I do inside my clinic and show you how balancing your hormones is the KEY to weight loss success in patients with Hypothyroidism (or any medical condition!). Note: This is an …

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the connection between hypothyroidism and insulin resistance

How Hypothyroidism Causes Insulin Resistance & How to Prevent It

Do you feel like it’s impossible to lose weight with hypothyroidism? It actually isn’t impossible and I will explain how later, but first I need to share a story with you.  I had a patient who came to see me in the office recently.  She was 43, on levothyroxine (for years), about 60 pounds overweight, …

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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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7 reasons your thyroid lab tests are anything but normal

7 Reasons your Thyroid Lab Tests are Anything but “Normal”

Do you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but have been told your Thyroid lab tests are “normal”?  I’ve got some news for you… Chances are VERY high that your thyroid lab tests are in fact NOT normal and that you are NOT crazy. But it can feel like you are crazy when you …

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The 9 Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Support

The 9 Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to tell you how difficult it is to get control over your symptoms. Whether you’re stuck in the sit-and-wait model or you’re struggling to find your perfect dose of thyroid medication, you have probably asked yourself if there’s a better way. And the answer to that is …

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5 Tips for weight loss after thyroidectomy

How to Lose Weight After Thyroidectomy: It’s Hard But Doable

Almost every patient gains weight after having a thyroidectomy.  In fact, it’s considered normal to gain 20-30 pounds and most doctors just shrug it off as “normal”. ​When you consider that thyroid hormone controls the metabolism of your entire body and that after removing it most patients gain 20-30 pounds, shouldn’t we at least consider …

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How hashimotos and hypothyroidism cause brain fog

How To Get Rid of Hashimoto’s Brain Fog

Why do so many patients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s suffer from brain fog? Is there a connection between these two disease states? The answer is yes and we are going to explore why in this post.  You’re about to learn why brain fog may be an early indicator of damage to your brain, what steps …

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38 nutrition facts that need to be common sense

38 Nutrition Facts That Need to be Common Sense

Are you tired of hearing conflicting information about nutrition every time you open up Facebook or read a news article? You aren’t alone! The confusion that exists in the nutrition world only serves those people who stand to make money from the confusion. Influencers and marketers are incentivized to make things seem more complicated than …

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The 4 x 100 formula for thyroid weight loss

The 4x 100 Formula for Thyroid Weight Loss

If you feel like your thyroid is preventing you from losing weight, try this formula:  It’s called the 4x 100 formula for thyroid weight loss and it’s an easy-to-remember formula that is not only incredibly effective but also thyroid-safe.  And it’s designed to provide your thyroid with the exact amount of calories and macronutrients to …

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