Is it safe to use protein powder if you have thyroid disease? Is animal protein better than plant protein? Which one is ideal if you have thyroid disease? How much protein should you consume each day? And will it help you with weight loss? All of these questions are more will be answered in this …
T3 is the single most important thyroid hormone that your body creates. It is also the most powerful and biologically active of all thyroid hormones. But, like anything in life, too much of a good thing can be a problem. In this article, we are going to explore T3 in more detail. I will walk …
This is probably one of the most common questions that I get asked on a daily basis! And the answer is almost always yes. Even though it may not seem intuitive, your body can still benefit from the use of thyroid-specific supplements even if you do NOT have a thyroid (or if it’s been destroyed). …
Desiccated thyroid hormone is one of the most popular medications among thyroid patients but probably the least popular among doctors. In fact, if you were to ask your doctor for a prescription, he or she would tell you that it’s either: a) Potentially dangerous to use, or b) Wouldn’t work anyway. But is this really …
Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function. In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually …
Will using Topamax finally help you shed those unwanted pounds? Maybe, but before you use it there are some things you need to know. In this guide you will learn how Topamax works for weight loss, why it may be effective, the side effects it can cause, what dose you need for it to work …
On one hand, iodine is a critical nutrient required for the creation of thyroid hormone. But on the other, it has the potential to cause thyroid dysfunction and trigger autoimmune thyroid disease. So how are you supposed to look at iodine as a thyroid patient? As a thyroid-boosting ingredient that will help you feel better …
TRH is an important hormone produced by your brain which regulates thyroid function in your body. But most doctors aren’t ordering this important lab test! In addition, certain problems can result in reduced levels of TRH which may manifest as hypothyroid symptoms. Learn more about TRH including what it does, how it works, what causes …
Up to 50% of American women who get pregnant gain more weight than is recommended by medical professionals (1). This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if weight loss after pregnancy was easy, but that isn’t the case. With this crazy high incidence of weight gain, it’s no wonder that women search for weight loss programs …
Up to 7.5% of all pregnant women may experience a thyroid condition known as postpartum thyroiditis. Even more staggering is the fact that up to 25% of these women, who go through postpartum thyroiditis, will develop PERMANENT hypothyroidism as a result (1). This makes diagnosing and identifying this condition incredibly important. This guide will teach …
