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 …
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 …
Contrary to what your doctor might tell you, hypothyroid support supplements can absolutely help you feel better. You don’t need to take my word for it either. There are literally thousands of people who take them every single month. And these people wouldn’t continue to buy them and spend their hard-earned money if they didn’t …
Your thyroid is the single most important gland in your body because it plays a role in regulating all other hormones and systems. It also happens to be incredibly sensitive to common problems like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and chemical exposure. This is why thyroid problems are incredibly common, especially among women. But you probably already know …
One of the most frustrating things about having Hashimoto’s is the near complete lack of treatment options available. If we are talking about prescription medications that your doctor can give you, the list includes levothyroxine and maybe low-dose naltrexone, if you can find a doctor to prescribe it. As far as treating the underlying immune dysfunction …
Is yoga going to transform your thyroid into a hormone-producing machine to the point that you no longer need thyroid medication? Probably not… But is stretching your body, improving your flexibility (1), enhancing lymphatic flow (2), and encouraging more blood flow to your thyroid gland going to hurt? Definitely not (3). For this reason, yoga …
Can you cure your thyroid problem with the use of food? Not exactly, but eating the right foods can provide your body and thyroid with the exact nutrients that your thyroid needs to function. And doing this may… Pretty much every thyroid patient has a desire to feel better and they pretty much all know …
It still surprises me that there are people out there who don’t drink enough water. If you don’t have enough reasons to drink this life-saving substance then I have one more for you: Drinking water helps your thyroid do its job. You already know that hypothyroidism is bad because it causes symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, …
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. …
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 …
