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Leptin Diet How to Eat For Leptin Resistance

Leptin Diet: How to Eat For Leptin Resistance

High Leptin levels lead to weight loss resistance, a ravenous appetite, and constant weight gain (yes it can make weight loss almost impossible).  That’s the bad news… The good news is that you can influence leptin levels through your diet (and other ways that we will discuss later). One of the big problems with Leptin …

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4 Conditions that make TSH Levels Inaccurate

4 Conditions that make TSH Levels Inaccurate & Unreliable

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about TSH including why it isn’t always the best marker of thyroid function in the body and which conditions make the interpretation of TSH less accurate. You will also learn more reliable ways to test thyroid status in your body. TSH might be one …

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How to Use A Basal Thermometer To Track Your Thyroid

How to Use A Basal Thermometer To Track Your Thyroid

Why measure your basal body temperature? For starters, it’s a cheap way to assess your thyroid status (helpful for weight loss and fertility), your adrenal status (helpful to understand your energy levels), and whether or not you are ovulating (helpful for fertility purposes). You can potentially get all of this valuable information by simply checking …

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Hypothyroidism and acne

Why Hypothyroidism Causes Acne & What to do About it

Acne can be tricky to treat unless you know exactly what is causing it.  And figuring that out can be a problem – especially if your approach has been to just throw different kinds of lotions and creams all over your skin.  You see: Acne is a condition that usually reflects a problem that is …

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beginner's guide to vitamin B12 shots

B12 Shots Benefits: Weight Loss, Energy & More

Have you heard great things about B12 shots? Maybe you want some of the benefits from B12 or maybe you have a neighbor or friend who swears that they help with weight loss and energy levels. If so, this is the guide for you… We are going to talk about everything you need to know …

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5 tips to lower TPO antibodies

How To Lower TPO Antibodies Naturally

Would it surprise you to know that, contrary to what your doctor might tell you, you can do something about your elevated antibodies? And we aren’t talking about fly-by-night radical treatments that are insanely expensive or may cause you to grow a third arm. I’m talking about research-backed treatments that have been used successfully by …

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The complete list of Cytomel side effects

Cytomel Side Effects: Complete List & Dosing Guide

Cytomel is the most powerful thyroid medication which means that it can also have some powerful side effects.  If you’re taking Cytomel and wondering if you are experiencing side effects then sit tight because we are going to dive into everything you need to know about this medication.  For instance… Did you know that Cytomel …

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Hypothyroidism diet guide (foods to eat and foods to avoid)

The Best Diet For Hypothyroidism: These Will Help You Feel Better

Diet is one of the most important parts of treating your hypothyroidism.  Not only can it help you lose weight, but diet also plays an important role in reducing symptoms. That means eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can impact how much energy you have, and your waistline and help you to …

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8 Step SIBO Protocol Diet, treatment, supplements & more

8-Step SIBO Protocol: Diet, Treatment, Supplements & more

Gas, bloating, and constipation.  What do these three things have in common? They may be caused by SIBO, SIFO, or yeast overgrowth inside your body…​ SIBO is an inflammatory condition that can cause problems in all systems in your body.  Because it can be so difficult to treat it requires a combination of a specific …

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