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4 things doctors get wrong about Hashimoto's thyroiditis

4 Things Doctors Get Wrong About Hashimoto’s: Why You Don’t Feel Well

4 Things your Doctor will say about Hashimoto’s which are absolutely False Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the #1 cause of low thyroid in the United States.  And despite the fact that overwhelming numbers of patients suffer from Hashimoto’s, doctors are still mostly clueless when it comes to this condition.  Why are doctors so wrong when it …

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Are thyroid supplements safe or dangerous?

Are Thyroid Supplements Safe or Dangerous? 5 Common Myths Debunked

Full disclosure: I formulate and sell supplements specifically for thyroid patients. You should know that even though I sell supplements, doesn’t mean that what I am sharing here is false. In fact, I probably have a lot more experience with thyroid supplements compared to most people. But, it’s also fair to say that I’m a little …

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the fda ban on NDT explained

The FDA Ban on NDT Explained

Recently, the FDA sent warning letters (1) to manufacturers of natural desiccated thyroid (NDT), thyroid medications like Armour Thyroid and np thyroid, stating that these medications are technically illegal to sell without new approval. They’ve given these companies 12 months to comply or shut down production. ​ This is definitely a power play by the …

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10 foods every patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis should avoid

The 10 Worst Foods to Eat If You Have Hashimoto’s

One of the best things, and worst things about Hashimoto’s, is that your diet has a powerful impact on how you are feeling.  Unfortunately, this is a double-edged sword. Good in the sense that you do have some control over how you are feeling. But bad in the sense that you are accountable for everything …

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how to take thyroid supplements

Why Thyroid Patients Need Thyroid Supplements

If you are taking thyroid supp​​lements then you are already ahead of the curve.  But are you taking your thyroid supplements correctly? It may seem obvious to you how you should be taking your supplements but many aspects of thyroid disease are anything b​​ut obvious.  I find that many patients accidentally or unknowingly take their …

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taking thyroid medication when you don't need it - is it safe?

Taking Thyroid Medication When You Don’t Need It – Is it Safe?

Thyroid Medication Is for Treating Low Thyroid Function Are you thinking about using thyroid medication even though your thyroid function is technically “normal”?  If so, this article is for you.  Thyroid medication refers to any medication which contains ACTIVE thyroid hormones.  These hormones are incredibly powerful and play an important role in regulating many important …

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low TSH vs suppressed TSH on thyroid meds

Low TSH vs Suppressed TSH on Thyroid Medication: Is It Dangerous?

As a thyroid patient, there is no doubt in my mind that you are already familiar with the thyroid lab test known as the TSH.  It would be weird if you didn’t.  Doctors primarily use the TSH test as a way to measure how well your thyroid gland is working.  But there’s one big problem …

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