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4 step beginner thyroid weight loss routine

Beginner Thyroid Weight Loss Routine

Most thyroid patients believe that they will never be able to lose weight.  Yet I’ve helped thousands of thyroid patients lose weight over the last 9 years through some simple lifestyle and diet tweaks.  Here’s what works for thyroid weight loss (and why):  #1. Use fasting to reduce calories (not daily caloric restriction).  Yes, you …

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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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