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how long does it take to lose weight safely

How Long Does it Take to Lose 50-100 Pounds (or more) Safely?

Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to help thousands of people not only lose weight but to keep it off long-term.  Along the way, I’ve also been able to help a number of people lose between 50 and 100 pounds.  I consider this a bigger accomplishment than helping someone lose just 10-20 …

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Neu 5 Gc and Hashimoto's: do animal products make Hashimoto's worse?

Neu 5 Gc & Hashimoto’s: Do Animal Products Make it Worse?

We know that certain foods can both make Hashimoto’s worse while others can potentially improve thyroid function and antibody levels.  But where do red meat and other animal products fit into the equation? Is it possible that these products trigger Hashimoto’s or exacerbate it? New research has suggested that there may be a link between …

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How Coffee Causes Problems For Thyroid Medication

How Coffee Causes Problems For Thyroid Medication (All Types)

Recent studies show that up to 64% of Americans drink about a cup of coffee each and every day (1).  This isn’t a problem by itself (although it could be as we will soon see) but it can be a major problem if you are consuming your coffee with your prescription medications.  In particular, I’m talking …

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Can you Stop Taking Thyroid Medication Once You Start?

Thyroid medication (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States.  But do all of those people who take Synthroid (or any other type of thyroid medication) have to do it forever? Not necessarily, and that’s something I want to explore in this article.  Article highlights: Why People Start Taking Thyroid …

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How to Diagnose Leptin Resistance Using Lab Tests & Symptoms

Question: what do you think all of these symptoms have in common? Answer: they are all caused by a condition known as leptin resistance. And in this article, I’m going to walk you through how to diagnose this condition using a combination of a simple blood test and your symptoms. Let’s jump in: How do …

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Why the TSH isn't the Best Test for Evaluating Your Thyroid

Reasons Why TSH Testing Fails as a Thyroid Lab Test

If you’ve been on my website before, or if you’ve read my blog, then you know that one of my major goals is to try and change how doctors think about treating thyroid-related issues.  My personal belief is that patients do not benefit from the archaic treatment paradigm which focuses solely on TSH.  Today I …

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Does synthroid cause Alzheimer's disease?

Does Synthroid Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

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 …

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17 Natural Thyroid Remedies That Actually Work

Are you interested in treating your thyroid in a completely natural way? Maybe you feel like you can’t get the right medication that you need or maybe you are experiencing symptoms despite being on thyroid medication.  Either way, this is the article for you.  In this article, I will explain 17 natural therapies that you …

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The Top 10 Worst Foods For Your Thyroid

Tired of letting your thyroid control how you feel? If so, you’re in good company with thousands of thyroid patients. Which is why so many of them look to food as a potential solution to their symptoms. But will changing your diet actually help your thyroid? Abso-freaking-lutely. In fact, it’s one of the first things …

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how many calories should you eat if you have hypothyroidism

How Many Calories Should You Eat with Hypothyroidism?

You’ve heard it before: If you want to lose weight then you need to count your calories.  I hate to break it to you but counting calories may be one of the worst things you can do if you have a thyroid problem.  Calories do play a role in weight maintenance but they aren’t nearly …

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