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Tirosint-Sol: a new thyroid medication

Tirosint-Sol: Is it Really Better Than Other Thyroid Medications?

Tirosint-Sol is a newer thyroid medication that was recently released in the United States to treat hypothyroidism.  And it is now the ‘cleanest’ thyroid medication on the market today! There are a great many benefits to this medication (1) that I want to explore with you in this article.  I fear that the benefits of this …

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are you destined to be overweight forever

Are You Destined to be Overweight Forever? (The Answer is No)

This is a question that I’m sure many of you think about. Perhaps you’ve even given up on the idea of getting back to a ‘normal’ weight. The truth is that there is definitely a chance for you to get back to whatever is normal for you, even if you suffer from hormone imbalances such …

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how to use LDN for Hashimoto's thyroiditis

How to Use LDN For Hashimoto’s (Dosing, Safety, Uses & More)

There are very few medications that you can use to treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and LDN is one of those medicines.  But how does it work? Will it work for you? Is it safe to use? And, if so, how should you dose it?  We are going to explore all of these questions and more.  I’ve …

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can hashimotos be reversed, treated or cured?

Can Hashimoto’s Be Reversed? It Depends on These Factors

Fact: Hashimoto’s is the number 1 cause of hypothyroidism in the United States (and in many developed nations). You would think that because it’s so common there must be a large range of treatments for this condition, right? You would think so but that isn’t the case.   In fact, there is really only 1 …

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how long does it take thyroid medication to work

How Long Does it Take Thyroid Medication to Work?

Have you recently started taking thyroid medication? Are you still waiting for it to kick in? If so, then this is the article for you.  The short answer to your question is that it takes around 6 weeks for thyroid medication to kick in and for you to start feeling better.  The long answer is …

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Thyroid Stimulating Exercises That Work to Boost your Thyroid

How To Exercise If You Have a Thyroid Problem

Is it possible to stimulate your thyroid with certain exercises? Are some exercises better than others for your thyroid? The short answer is yes, exercising can absolutely improve your thyroid function.  In fact, several recent studies have shown that exercising can both reduce your TSH and increase free thyroid hormone levels.  This is great news …

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how long does it take to lose weight safely

How Long Does it Take to Lose 50-100 Pounds (or more) Safely?

Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to help thousands of people not only lose weight but to keep it off long-term.  Along the way, I’ve also been able to help a number of people lose between 50 and 100 pounds.  I consider this a bigger accomplishment than helping someone lose just 10-20 …

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List of thyroid medication names

Thyroid Medication Names: List of T4, T3, & T4 + T3 Medications

This post contains a complete list of thyroid medication names based on the thyroid hormone content of the medication.  The list includes medications with T4 only thyroid hormone, T3 only thyroid hormone, and T4 + T3 thyroid hormone combinations. If you want to learn more about thyroid hormones, which hormones certain medications have, and how …

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Thyroid storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Symptoms, treatment and more

Thyroid Storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Dangerous Thyroid Conditions to Be Aware of

What exactly is thyroid storm? How dangerous is this condition and how will you know if you have it? This post will concentrate on this medical condition and teach you everything you need to know about it.  Including the difference between regular hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm, the difference in symptoms, how to prevent it from …

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