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 …
There are many plagues in the world right now but I believe that one of the most sinister is that of hormone imbalance. Why? Because even small changes in your hormone levels can result in huge changes to how you are feeling. And these changes can easily be dismissed or ignored (and they often are) …
Brazil nuts are often the go-to source of selenium for many thyroid patients. They consistently make the list of top thyroid superfoods and are up there with seaweed and oysters in terms of thyroid-boosting benefits. It’s no wonder then why so many thyroid patients eat Brazil nuts on a daily basis. The main reason for this is …
Interview with Dr. Jeff Whelchel, Family Practice Doctor & Hormone Expert Show notes & links from the video In this video, I interview Jeff Whelchel. Dr. Jeff Whelchel is an MD practicing in Amarillo Texas. He is trained in Family Medicine where he practiced in conventional medicine for 21 and a half years. He is …
You already know sleep is important for your thyroid. How important? It’s probably one of the single best things you can do right now (1) to improve its function. But talk is cheap. Actually getting more sleep is the hard part. Which is exactly why I’m sharing with you 5 simple things that I’ve shared …
You don’t need fancy high-intensity workouts to burn thyroid belly fat quickly. In fact, good old walking is one of the most effective exercises for thyroid weight loss…if you do it right. Here are 8 walking hacks to do just that: Hack #1. Use Interval Walking Training (IWT) The reality is that walking was never …
Has your thyroid taken away your hair? If so, you aren’t alone. Thyroid hair loss is one of the most concerning symptoms that thyroid patients experience. Hair loss can cause significant distress both emotionally and physiologically, and it’s never a normal or good sign. Here’s the good news though: It can almost always be addressed, …
Believe it or not, hypothyroidism hits women differently than men. The symptoms you will experience as a woman with hypothyroidism will be very different from the symptoms that a man will experience. Sure, there will definitely be some overlap… Symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and even hair loss will occur in both genders. But, by …
