Your thyroid doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s connected to every other hormone system in your body including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and insulin. When one of these systems is off, it drags your thyroid down with it. These articles cover how your thyroid interacts with other hormones and what you can do to bring everything back into balance.
When you think of progesterone most of us are conditioned to think that it causes weight loss. But the truth is that progesterone can cause both weight loss and weight gain, depending on the situation of who is using it. Not only that but how you take progesterone and at what dose may determine if …
Fatigue is one of the most common (and frequently reported) symptoms of hypothyroidism. Fatigue is the result of various changes in your body including nutrient imbalances, poor mitochondrial function, and even tissue-level hypothyroidism. What’s more interesting is that in order to treat and reverse thyroid fatigue you actually need more than just thyroid medication. Why? …
Much of the conversation on this blog is dedicated to women and what happens when they have hypothyroidism or low thyroid function. But what about men? Do men react the same way? Do they have the same symptoms? Is treatment the same? It turns out that the answer to each of these questions is ”No”. …
Can you actually treat PCOS naturally? The answer is a resounding yes, but you need to know where to start and how much attention you should put into each area. This guide will walk you through the most important steps to treating PCOS as naturally as possible. Including what kind of diet you need, how …
Dysregulation of estrogen levels is incredibly common among women. High and low estrogen levels contribute to conditions such as low sex drive, weight gain, PMS/PMDD, depression, mood changes, and even other hormonal problems. The good news is that there are targeted supplements that you can take to influence and manage your estrogen levels. Use this …
Nowadays low sex drive is more and more common among women. I don’t need to tell you why it’s important to have sex, so it should come as no surprise that many women are concerned when they find their sex drive declines. Fortunately, there are many reasons why your sex drive may be plummeting. The …
Can this 4,000-year-old adaptogenic herb really help with weight loss, hypothyroidism, adrenal problems, and low sex drive? I’m going to make the case (through a combination of scientific studies and personal experience) that Ashwagandha can/may help you with these stubborn conditions. If you’ve been considering the use of Ashwagandha for any of these conditions please …
I get some form of this question all the time: What if I have hypothyroid symptoms but a low TSH? Can I still be hypothyroid? Or what if I am already on NDT but still feeling symptomatic? What then? The answer to this question is that, yes, you can still be hypothyroid with a “normal” …
Testosterone replacement therapy can help men (with low testosterone) build muscle mass, lose weight, and feel better overall. Does that mean that every man should use testosterone? Not really. But it does mean that because of the potential benefits, it’s worth looking into if you are suffering from any of the symptoms that may be …
Most leptin supplements don’t actually work… Don’t worry though, there are still some supplements that can help you lose weight which we will talk about later but just keep that in the back of your mind for now. Why don’t most leptin supplements work? They almost always target the wrong imbalance. By the time leptin …
