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thyroidectomy - 5 things every patient without a thyroid should know

What to Expect After Thyroidectomy: 5 Things You Should Know

Have you recently had your thyroid removed? Are you suffering from symptoms AFTER having had your thyroid removed? Maybe you are gaining weight or losing your hair? If so, then this is the article for you! In this article, we will take a deep dive into 5 things that I think every patient who has …

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the problem with optimal thyroid lab tests

The Problem with Optimal Thyroid Lab Tests: Fact vs Fiction

Among thyroid enthusiasts, there is often a big push to help people understand the difference between optimal thyroid lab tests and normal thyroid lab tests.  This way of viewing thyroid lab tests has led to improved outcomes in many patients over the years.  But there’s one big problem: It’s not the right way to look …

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The Best Thyroid Supplements of The Year (2022 Edition)

Thyroid Supplements and You Do thyroid supplements work? The answer is yes and you probably wouldn’t be here if you thought otherwise.  But I do want to take a second to explain just how important I think they are.  After treating literally thousands of thyroid patients, I’ve seen firsthand just how effective thyroid supplements can …

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3 stages of leptin resistance and how they impact weight loss

3 Stages of Leptin Resistance and How They Impact Weight Loss

Why Staging Your Leptin Resistance Matters Already know a little bit about leptin resistance? Want to take your knowledge to the next level?  If so, then you will find the information in this article incredibly helpful! Today, the topic is all about leptin resistance and staging your serum leptin level.  Why does this matter? Because …

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why your thyroid dose changes over time

You Can’t Stay on the Same Thyroid Medication Dose Forever

It might come as a surprise to hear that your dose of thyroid medication will probably need to be changed constantly throughout your life.  In other words, it’s very unlikely that you will be on a “stable” or “constant” dose of thyroid medication for the rest of your life.  In this article, we are going …

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Do you have thyroid tunnel vision?

Do you have Thyroid Tunnel Vision?

What is Thyroid Tunnel Vision? I’ve been treating thyroid patients for years and during that time I’ve seen a lot of different patients and outlooks on thyroid function in general.  One of the more concerning outlooks is something that I refer to as thyroid tunnel vision.  Thyroid tunnel vision is the idea that EVERYTHING going …

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Prescription medications used to treat leptin resistance

The Best Prescription Medications for Treating Leptin Resistance

Leptin resistance is a major and seriously underappreciated cause of weight loss resistance and weight gain.  The good news is that there are many ways to treat this condition which is very common among obese people.  The bad news is that your doctor isn’t likely to know much about it which leaves it up to …

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Ways to get your doctor to work with you on your thyroid

5 Ways to Get your Doctor to Work With you (not against you) on Your Thyroid

As a thyroid patient, it can be extremely frustrating working with a doctor who doesn’t seem to get it.  Even if you have all of the answers or at least an idea of where to start, it means nothing if your current doctor is not willing to work with you.  Even though it can be …

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10 things to know about armour thyroid

10 Things Thyroid Patients Should Know About Armour Thyroid

I’m a big fan of Armour thyroid (and other formulations of NDT) and have used it on many, many patients.  But, like any prescription medication, Armour thyroid has some important aspects that you should be aware of as a patient.  If you are someone who is considering using Armour Thyroid, if you are someone who …

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thyroid testing

Thyroid Testing: How to get 100% Accurate Thyroid Test Results

It should come as no surprise that if you are going to test your thyroid you would want those tests to be as accurate as possible, right? I don’t think anyone would argue against that point. Which is why it’s so interesting that most thyroid patients are actively taking steps to make sure their lab …

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