It’s Hard but Not Impossible to Lose Weight If You Have Thyroid Problems Why is it that so many thyroid patients struggle to lose weight? One of the biggest reasons is that just about all of the standard weight loss advice doesn’t work if you have a thyroid problem. If you spend your time restricting your calories …
Most people, doctors included, think about Hashimoto’s as a disease that results in hypothyroidism or low thyroid function. And while that is true, it isn’t the whole story. Can patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also end up with hyperthyroidism? The answer is yes. In fact, there are several ways that it can happen and it’s not …
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 …
Hair loss is one of the most concerning symptoms that patients with Hashimoto’s have to deal with. It’s right up there with weight gain and fatigue and it’s something that I get emails and questions about on a weekly if not daily basis. Here’s why it’s a problem: Because Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a disease of …
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 …
If you’ve been a thyroid patient for any length of time then I’m sure you’ve run into the frustrating problem of trying to convince your doctor that your symptoms are, in fact, related to your thyroid. Over the years, thyroid patients have repeatedly asked me why is it that their doctor seems so reluctant to even entertain …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
