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the best hashimotos diet

Which Diet is Best for Hashimoto’s? 6 Diets Use & 3 To Avoid

If you’ve ever been confused about what to eat because of your Hashimoto’s then this is the article for you.  I’m going to take away the guessing game that is your diet… Reduce your stress about what foods you should be eating and what foods you should be avoiding… So that you can get back …

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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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Understand How to Lose Weight: The Interplay of Hormones & Obesity

When treating any medical condition it is absolutely essential to understand the basic physiology or reasons why it occurs. That means you have to be asking the right questions in order to get the right answers. When it comes to obesity conventional medicine hasn’t been asking any questions in over 40 years. If you are …

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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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How to Treat Endometriosis Naturally Without Drugs or Surgery

How to Treat Endometriosis Naturally Without Drugs or Surgery

Here’s the bottom line: Endometriosis is a treatable condition and you don’t have to use drugs or surgery to fix it Here’s how to treat endometriosis naturally without drugs… But first, let’s start with some general information. Understanding Estrogen Dominance Endometriosis is considered part of the spectrum of ‘estrogen dominance’ which is a condition of …

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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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How to Lose Weight with Hypothyroidism – 5 Real-World Examples

Did you know that losing weight with hypothyroidism doesn’t have to be impossible? As a specialist in helping patients with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, I’ve been able to personally help hundreds of patients lose weight. And today I want to share with you how I do it.  I’m going to teach you how to lose weight …

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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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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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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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