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Can you Stop Taking Thyroid Medication Once You Start?

Thyroid medication (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States.  But do all of those people who take Synthroid (or any other type of thyroid medication) have to do it forever? Not necessarily, and that’s something I want to explore in this article.  Article highlights: Why People Start Taking Thyroid …

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Gaining Weight to Lose Weight: Fixing a Damaged Metabolism by Increasing your Calories

This is going to sound crazy but there are certainly some of you out there who will ultimately end up needing to gain weight before you lose weight.  And the way that you should do this is by increasing the number of calories that you consume.  This information does NOT apply to everyone but it …

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Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe if you have Thyroid Problems?

Thinking about the keto diet with a thyroid problem?  You may want to think twice.  While there are some benefits to using the ketogenic diet for weight loss, it may come with some unwanted baggage for your thyroid.  In this article, we will explore why the ketogenic diet may potentially be harmful to your thyroid, …

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Compounded T4 and T3 Thyroid Medication: Advantages vs Disadvantages

Compounded T4 and T3 Medication: Pros & Cons

Whether you realize it or not as a thyroid patient you actually have many options when it comes to thyroid medications.  Your doctor might have you believe that the one and only thyroid medication available is Synthroid/levothyroxine but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.  There are actually many different types of thyroid medications that …

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15 Thyroid Friendly ‘Kinda Healthy’ Desserts GF & DF Options

15 Thyroid Friendly ‘Kinda Healthy’ Desserts (GF & DF Options)

Everyone gets a sweet tooth now and then, even those (and sometimes, especially those) with thyroid problems.  If you do have that sweet tooth make sure that you are opting for ‘healthy’ versions of desserts to minimize any potential negative impact they may have on your thyroid.  This article includes my favorite desserts including the …

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6 Problems with Natural Desiccated Thyroid Hormone

Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems.  Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons.  This article will …

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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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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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