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10 Important tips to consider when taking Synthroid the thyroid medication

10 Things You Should Know About Synthroid (Before You Take it)

Synthroid is a T4-only thyroid medication used to treat hypothyroidism.  It’s not as commonly prescribed as levothyroxine (which is its generic version) but there are a lot of patients out there using this medication. But just because it’s commonly prescribed doesn’t mean it’s the best option or that it’s without faults. If you’re taking Synthroid, …

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the connection between hypothyroidism and chronic pain

The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Hypothyroidism

Is your intuition telling you that your hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s is causing your chronic pain? I’ve got news for you: Your intuition may be right. Low thyroid hormone can potentiate musculoskeletal pain that can be misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia.  Even more important than that is many providers (and patients) don’t understand how to correctly diagnose, treat, …

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7 reasons your thyroid lab tests are anything but normal

7 Reasons your Thyroid Lab Tests are Anything but “Normal”

Do you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but have been told your Thyroid lab tests are “normal”?  I’ve got some news for you… Chances are VERY high that your thyroid lab tests are in fact NOT normal and that you are NOT crazy. But it can feel like you are crazy when you …

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How to Lose Weight with Hypothyroidism – 5 Real-World Examples

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 …

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38 nutrition facts that need to be common sense

38 Nutrition Facts That Need to be Common Sense

Are you tired of hearing conflicting information about nutrition every time you open up Facebook or read a news article? You aren’t alone! The confusion that exists in the nutrition world only serves those people who stand to make money from the confusion. Influencers and marketers are incentivized to make things seem more complicated than …

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The 9 Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Support

The 9 Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to tell you how difficult it is to get control over your symptoms. Whether you’re stuck in the sit-and-wait model or you’re struggling to find your perfect dose of thyroid medication, you have probably asked yourself if there’s a better way. And the answer to that is …

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Understand How to Lose Weight: The Interplay of Hormones & Obesity

When treating any medical condition it is absolutely essential to understand the basic physiology or reasons why it occurs. That means you have to be asking the right questions in order to get the right answers. When it comes to obesity conventional medicine hasn’t been asking any questions in over 40 years. If you are …

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how to lose weight with hashimoto's thyroiditis step by step guide

How to Lose Weight with Hashimoto’s: Step-by-Step Guide

Do you have Hashimoto’s and feel like it’s impossible to lose weight? You’re not alone: Many patients with Hashimoto’s struggle with the same problem! In fact, it’s one of the biggest complaints among thyroid patients with this autoimmune disease. The truth is that even though losing weight with Hashimoto’s can be incredibly difficult, it’s far …

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How hashimotos and hypothyroidism cause brain fog

How To Get Rid of Hashimoto’s Brain Fog

Why do so many patients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s suffer from brain fog? Is there a connection between these two disease states? The answer is yes and we are going to explore why in this post.  You’re about to learn why brain fog may be an early indicator of damage to your brain, what steps …

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