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8 Medical Conditions That Mimic Hypothyroidism

8 Medical Conditions That Mimic Hypothyroidism

I’ve gone on record saying that when a doctor tells you that your thyroid symptoms are in your head you should run, not walk, away.  But that’s not entirely true.  It is definitely the case that sometimes other conditions can run around masquerading like hypothyroidism.  And some of these conditions can mimic the symptoms of hypothyroidism so …

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Spot Hypothyroidism. No Labs Needed.

Spot Hypothyroidism. No Labs Required.

10% to 20% of the population have this hormone imbalance and it’s called hypothyroidism.  Hypothyroidism, what is it?  It’s a state of low thyroid function and it’s almost always caused by an autoimmune disease.  This autoimmune disease is known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.  Your thyroid controls and regulates just about every single system in your body.  …

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The 5 Best Fruits For Your Thyroid Eat these daily

The 5 Best Fruits For Your Thyroid: Eat These Daily

Let’s face it: fruits are not getting the attention they deserve right now because they are filled with a four-letter word (if you know, you know)… sugar.  But guess what?  Fruits contain powerful ingredients that can help support thyroid function, improve gut health, fight off inflammation, protect your cells, and so much more.  If you’re a …

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levothyroxine not working try these simple fixes

Levothyroxine Not Working? Try These 4 Tips

Not feeling better on your levothyroxine? You aren’t alone. But making a few simple tweaks can dramatically improve how well your thyroid medication is working. Try these tweaks if you feel like your thyroid medication isn’t doing its job: #1. Change HOW you take your thyroid medication. If you’re like most thyroid patients, then you’re …

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7 day hypothyroid diet plan for thyroid symptom control

7 Day Hypothyroid Diet Plan (GF, DF, SY, Whole Food-Based)

Many hypothyroid patients believe that diet has little to do with how they feel, but they couldn’t be more wrong.  By eating the right, real, whole foods, you can help improve thyroid function, reduce inflammation in your body, and better manage your hypothyroid symptoms.  And the best part?  These benefits stack on top of your …

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