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mistakes hypothyroid patients make when trying to lose weight

Mistakes Hypothyroid Patients Make When Trying to Lose Weight

Does it feel like your thyroid is making it impossible to lose weight? While there’s no question that having hypothyroidism makes weight loss more difficult, it is definitely still possible to have this condition and get back to a normal weight.  The key to getting there is all about having the right plan and avoiding …

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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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Turkesterone for Hashimoto's Is This Phytoecdysteroid Helpful

Turkesterone for Hashimoto’s: Is This Phytoecdysteroid Helpful?

One of the most frustrating things about having Hashimoto’s is the near complete lack of treatment options available.  If we are talking about prescription medications that your doctor can give you, the list includes levothyroxine and maybe low-dose naltrexone, if you can find a doctor to prescribe it.  As far as treating the underlying immune dysfunction …

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do thyroid medications contain iodine

Do Thyroid Medications Contain Iodine? The Answer is Yes

I’ve spent a lot of time debunking the idea that iodine is somehow harmful to thyroid patients.  One of the ways that I do this is by explaining how important iodine is for the body, how it’s required for thyroid hormone production, why your body can’t live without thyroid hormone, and so on.  This argument …

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