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using berberine to treat graves' disease

Using Berberine to Treat Graves’ Disease: How It Helps

Berberine, a plant-based alkaloid with a huge number of benefits, has been one of my favorite ingredients for thyroid patients for a long time.  While it’s been well-studied in the setting of treating symptoms commonly associated with hypothyroidism, such as weight gain, new studies are showing that it can be beneficial for hyperthyroid patients as well.  …

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Supplements Proven to Lower Thyroid Antibodies

Supplements Proven to Lower Thyroid Antibodies

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The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system.  Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues!  When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack.  If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …

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Selenium The Fastest Way To Lower Thyroid Antibodies

Selenium: The Fastest Way To Lower Thyroid Antibodies

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If you were to ask your doctor what to do about your thyroid antibodies they would shrug their shoulders and tell you not to worry about them.  This is because, from their perspective, there’s nothing they can do about them.  Obviously, this isn’t the case, though, which is why we are having this discussion.  There …

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add back therapy for graves' disease and hyperthyroidism

Add Back Therapy for Graves’ & Hyperthyroidism: When to use Levothyroxine

Is there ever a situation in which it makes sense to use levothyroxine to treat hyperthyroidism It may sound crazy, but the truth is that there might be.  And, yes, just to clear things up, I’m talking about the use of levothyroxine in a patient who is hyperthyroid.  I know that intuitively this doesn’t make any sense.  …

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Hashimoto’s and Hyperthyroidism: Why it Happens & What it Means

Hashimoto’s and Hyperthyroidism: Why it Happens & What it Means

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Yes, Hashimoto’s Can Cause Both Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism 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 …

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how to prevent thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine ablation

How to Prevent Thyroid Surgery and Radioactive Iodine Ablation Therapy | Dr. Osansky and Dr. Childs

Interview with Dr. Eric Osansky, Chiropractor and Clinical Nutritionist Show notes & links from the video Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, a certified functional medicine practitioner, and author of the book “Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves’ disease and has been in remission …

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hyperthyroid symptoms - how to tell if you have an overactive thyroid

Hyperthyroid Symptoms Checklist – Do you Have an Overactive Thyroid?

Hyperthyroidism – When You Have Too Much Thyroid Hormone I spent most of my time talking about hypothyroidism which is the condition that results in LOW thyroid function.  But what about those people who struggle with the exact opposite condition known as hyperthyroidism? Well, today is for you guys. If you are someone that has …

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methimazole side effects - the complete list

Methimazole Side Effects You Should Be Aware Of (What to Expect)

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Methimazole: What You Need To Know Are you taking methimazole for hyperthyroidism? If so, there are some things you should know about this medication.  For starters, how about the fact that it can have some serious consequences on your liver? Or how about the fact that it can directly lead to weight gain? These are …

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hashimoto's vs graves' disease: the main differences

Hashimoto’s vs Graves’ Disease: Differences & Similarities

Let me start off by saying that both Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are completely different disease states.  Despite there being a big difference between these two disease states there is a surprising amount of overlap between them as well.  This is why many patients probably get confused.  Perhaps the most simple way to think …

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what is graves' disease? everything you need to know if you have hyperthyroidism

What is Graves’ Disease? What Every Hyperthyroid Patient Should Know

What is Graves’ Disease? Graves’ disease is a serious medical condition that will most likely be with you for the rest of your life.  And because it impacts your thyroid gland, the consequences of this disease will have a lasting impact on you and your health.  This article will help you to better understand your …

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