Birth control pills are widely recommended for a variety of conditions beyond their use as a contraceptive. Many women take birth control to help ‘balance’ their hormones, stop acne, or treat menstrual irregularities. And while the pill may help with some of these conditions you always have to be aware of HOW they are working …
Leptin resistance is a major and seriously underappreciated cause of weight loss resistance and weight gain. The good news is that there are many ways to treat this condition which is very common among obese people. The bad news is that your doctor isn’t likely to know much about it which leaves it up to …
Do you have thyroid nodules? If so, you have probably wondered, at least at some point, how to treat or reduce the size of those nodules. And that’s exactly what we are going to be talking about today. Natural treatments for thyroid nodules and just thyroid nodule treatment in general. In this discussion, we will …
It should come as no surprise that if you are going to test your thyroid you would want those tests to be as accurate as possible, right? I don’t think anyone would argue against that point. Which is why it’s so interesting that most thyroid patients are actively taking steps to make sure their lab …
Synthroid Can Work (But not always) Look. Many people are quick to jump on the bandwagon and make statements like Synthroid or levothyroxine simply don’t work. But is that actually true? Not entirely. In fact, Synthroid CAN work for a lot of people. But it is true that there are other options that may be …
Are you currently taking Armour Thyroid but not sure that your dose is where it should be? Are you still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, or hair loss even after transitioning from levothyroxine to Armour? Are you thinking about switching medications but not sure if Armour is right for you? If so, this article is …
Want to know why there is so much confusion surrounding thyroid medication and treatment? You need to look no further than the reports from other individuals in the EXACT same situation as you. In this article, we are going to explore statements from existing thyroid patients and explain why two patients can react in completely …
Thyroid supplements can help you feel better, even when thyroid medications aren’t helping. But the key to feeling better is all about using the right ones. This is why I’ve broken down the best thyroid supplements of the year based on ingredient profile, nutrient form, dosing, and thyroid patient need. Here’s what made the list …
Is it possible to reverse chronic disease with a new approach to medicine? Is this type of medicine better than conventional medicine? Are there any downsides to this approach? In this article, we are going to explore all of these topics while focusing on some of the downsides of functional medicine. I make these comments …
With more than 20 million people who have hypothyroidism (depending on which study you look at (1)) in the United States, you might have asked yourself at some point whether or not you should use vitamins directed at your thyroid. You wouldn’t be alone in asking this question which is why we are going to take …
