Want to improve the function of your head, neck, and thyroid in just 3 minutes each day? If so, you are in the right place! Today we are going to talk about exercises that you can do that support the anatomy and physiology of your head and neck. Why the head and neck? Because that’s …
If you’ve been a thyroid patient for any length of time then I’m sure you’ve run into the frustrating problem of trying to convince your doctor that your symptoms are, in fact, related to your thyroid. Over the years, thyroid patients have repeatedly asked me why is it that their doctor seems so reluctant to even entertain …
One thing is for certain: The rate of thyroid disease appears to be on the rise. I say appears because we aren’t 100% sure if it’s actually true, which is why we are going to dive into the topic today. Believe it or not, it’s difficult to pinpoint how many people out there have thyroid …
There are two very important things you should always remember if you have Hashimoto’s: #1. Hashimoto’s is primarily a disease of your immune system. Yes, Hashimoto’s can and does cause thyroid problems but it is the immune aspect upstream which triggers all of the problems downstream. Because of this, you should always be thinking and …
I don’t think there’s a thyroid-related topic out there with more misinformation than iodine. And this is especially true when discussing the topic of iodine allergy. The truth is that a true iodine allergy doesn’t exist (1). Before you run off screaming and yelling that you know for sure that you are allergic to iodine, hear …
Most people, doctors included, think about Hashimoto’s as a disease that results in hypothyroidism or low thyroid function. And while that is true, it isn’t the whole story. Can patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also end up with hyperthyroidism? The answer is yes. In fact, there are several ways that it can happen and it’s not …
When are we going to get new treatments and new thyroid medications to treat thyroid disease? I have seen this question several times over the last few years in some form or another. There are plenty of thyroid patients out there suffering right now despite taking their thyroid medication faithfully. From their perspective, it makes …
It’s Hard but Not Impossible to Lose Weight If You Have Thyroid Problems Why is it that so many thyroid patients struggle to lose weight? One of the biggest reasons is that just about all of the standard weight loss advice doesn’t work if you have a thyroid problem. If you spend your time restricting your calories …
Here’s why you should care about inflammation: Reducing inflammation can help you lose weight, balance your hormones, reduce joint pain, sleep better, balance your immune system, age more gracefully, give you more energy, improve your cholesterol, reduce cardiovascular disease, and much more. This is really just the tip of the iceberg. When you look at …
If you have any thyroid condition then you know just how frustrating it can be trying to get your doctor to see eye to eye with you. While doctors have undergone training to help people with various types of problems, it isn’t always the case that whatever doctor you are seeing is the best option …
