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 …
If you look at the trend of hypothyroidism over time, you will find that it’s a disease that is increasing. And women, especially, are more prone to developing it compared to men. But how do you know if you have thyroid disease? Do you have to get you have to go see a doctor? Not …
Will taking iodine help you lose weight? Probably not. But will not having enough prevent you from getting to your ideal weight? Now that’s a better question. And the answer is probably. Due to its impact on thyroid function (the regulator of your metabolism) and the fact that many people may not be getting enough …
Thyroid problems lead to weight gain but probably not in the way you think they do. Let me ask you this: Does it make sense that people suddenly start eating more and exercising less when they get their thyroid diagnosis? And it’s this sudden behavior change that’s responsible for the weight gain that 80% of …
T2 thyroid supplements are becoming more and more popular among thyroid patients, and for good reason. Not only is T2 usable with all other thyroid medications and hormones, it also provides unique benefits that you just don’t get from conventional treatments like levothyroxine. As a result, literally tens of thousands of thyroid patients are using …
Reverse T3 is an anti-thyroid metabolite. The more of it you have in your system, the worse your thyroid functions. This is standard thyroid physiology 101, but here’s the problem: First: Doctors aren’t in the habit of ordering this test, so it’s very unlikely you’ll never know it’s a problem unless you know to look …
Thyroid patients sometimes forget that one of the best tools they have to improve their thyroid is literally at their fingertips. What is it? The food that they put into their bodies. Will it take the place of thyroid medication? Not necessarily. But can it help your thyroid work more effectively and help you feel …
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 …
Living with an underactive thyroid is challenging. You not only have to deal with low-thyroid-related symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, and depression but also the general incompetence of doctors who think your symptoms are purely related to your age or depression. If any of this resonates with you, then I have some good news …
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 …
