NDT is an acronym for a class of some of the most popular thyroid medications that exist. You’ve heard of these medications, even if you don’t know them by this name. This class includes medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and the newest, Adthyza. By the way, Nature-throid and WP Thyroid are also on this list, but they remain unavailable so we will just ignore them …
There are two things that about 80% of thyroid patients want: To lose weight and to lose it quickly. I totally understand the visceral need that many people have to get back to a normal weight, but I would strongly caution against the rapid part. Rapid weight loss is almost always unhealthy, almost always leads to more thyroid problems (not less), …
Taking the right amount of selenium can protect your thyroid gland and help reduce your antibodies (1). Taking the wrong amount can make your thyroid symptoms worse and may even increase your risk of diabetes. Want to make sure this doesn’t happen? Here’s how much you need to take: Patients with Hashimoto’s should aim to …
There’s no shortage of people on the internet who are trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. And thyroid patients are an easy target for one big reason: They are suffering and it’s hard to get help from the conventional world. Because they are so desperate, they are more likely to drop thousands of dollars compared to people …
Which diet is best for hypothyroidism? There’s a lot of debate about this topic and, every now and then, the vegan diet gets recommended as a contender. And I get why. If you look at the data, there’s no question that the vegan diet has the potential to improve a huge number of diseases such as diabetes, …
Want a super easy thing you can do to immediately improve your health and thyroid? Give up soda. Soda, soft drinks, pop, cola, soda pop, sugar-sweetened beverages, whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying that these drinks are incredibly unhealthy. Just take a quick peek at the ingredients found in Coke: For a …
Over 100 million people will fill a prescription for levothyroxine this year and most of these people have no idea how many things interfere with its function. Why does it matter? Because if you aren’t taking it correctly then there’s a good chance it’s not going to help you feel better. Most people know they shouldn’t take their …
Have you ever wondered why you don’t see a lot said about thyroid hormone creams? We talk about progesterone cream, estrogen cream, testosterone cream, and even DHEA cream, but no one mentions thyroid hormone cream. You might think that there’s a good reason, but you’d be wrong! In fact, one study lamented that topical thyroid hormone remains …
Think you’re doing your thyroid a favor by avoiding vegetables? Think again. Vegetables are some of the healthiest foods on the planet and they should not be avoided if you have hypothyroidism, despite what some experts may say. Having said that, there is some truth to the idea that vegetables have the potential to make …
Contrary to popular belief, fruit juices are actually quite healthy. I know, I know, that statement alone borders on heresy, especially if you are part of the anti-sugar movement. You know the movement I’m talking about, it’s the one that suggests that any form of sugar is bad, must be avoided at all costs, and …
