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how to diagnose leptin resistance in women

How to Diagnose Leptin Resistance Using Lab Tests & Symptoms

Question: what do you think all of these symptoms have in common? Answer: they are all caused by a condition known as leptin resistance. And in this article, I’m going to walk you through how to diagnose this condition using a combination of a simple blood test and your symptoms. Let’s jump in: How do …

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natural thyroid remedies

17 Natural Thyroid Remedies That Actually Work

Are you interested in treating your thyroid in a completely natural way? Maybe you feel like you can’t get the right medication that you need or maybe you are experiencing symptoms despite being on thyroid medication.  Either way, this is the article for you.  In this article, I will explain 17 natural therapies that you …

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how many calories should you eat if you have hypothyroidism

How Many Calories Should You Eat with Hypothyroidism?

You’ve heard it before: If you want to lose weight then you need to count your calories.  I hate to break it to you but counting calories may be one of the worst things you can do if you have a thyroid problem.  Calories do play a role in weight maintenance but they aren’t nearly …

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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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TSH Levels During Pregnancy What’s Healthy & Normal

TSH Levels During Pregnancy: What’s Healthy & Normal?

Pregnancy puts extra strain on thyroid function.  This is especially true if you suffer from thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s.  If you fit into this category then you should pay special attention to your thyroid numbers while you are pregnant.  This article is devoted to that topic.  I want to share with you …

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how and why to stock up on thyroid medication

Why and How You Should Stock up on Thyroid Medication (1 Year Supply)

We’ve been conditioned to think that we are really only allowed to get 1 month of medication at a time.  But who created this arbitrary set of time? Why couldn’t we get 3 months or 6 months’ worth of medication? The 1 month time period is created as a number to keep you coming back …

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Hypothyroid vs Hashimoto’s: What’s the difference?

Are you suffering from Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism? Do you completely understand what these conditions mean and how they impact your body? Did you know that these conditions are different and may require different treatments? In this article, I’m going to explain the difference between these two conditions and discuss why it’s important to know what …

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thyroid supplements for weight loss: do they actually work?

Thyroid Supplements for Weight Loss: Do They Actually Work?

Is it possible to take supplements to help you lose weight if you have thyroid disease? Do they actually work? Or will they not work because of your condition? I’ve treated thousands of patients with thyroid disease and I can tell you that while some supplements may help with weight loss they are probably not …

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