Have you been diagnosed with low T4 through lab testing?

Are you also experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression or hair loss?

If so, then you may be suffering from low T4 or hypothyroidism. 

This post will teach you what you need to know about T4 testing including the symptoms associated with low T4, what causes this condition and how to treat it: 

Does thyroid disease cause depression?

Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression?

What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms?

In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best and other causes of depression which can cause confusion for patients and Doctors. 

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Is having a suppressed TSH dangerous to your body?

Will it cause bone loss or damage to your heart?

Can the negative side effects be mitigated or avoided with other interventions?

In this post, we will discuss the pros and cons of having a suppressed TSH including what potential negative side effects it can cause, how to avoid them and how you should dose your thyroid hormone.

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Even though Synthroid and Levothyroxine contain the same active ingredient, they may not be tolerated equally among all patients.

This means that certain patients do better on one medication compared to the other!

Learn how to identify if you are taking the right type of medication and when to consider switching in this post:

Whether you realize it or not thyroid patients have options when it comes to thyroid medications. 

If you are taking a medication and it isn't working for you then you owe it to yourself to learn about ALL of the options available to you. 

This post will take a deep dive into the difference between Armour Thyroid and Synthroid including how to determine which one you should use, which one is better for weight loss and more...

Are you suffering from the symptoms of thyroid disease but you have "normal" thyroid lab tests?

Maybe you are already taking thyroid medication but some of your thyroid lab tests seem "off". 

Either way this is the guide for you. 

This post will walk you through everything you need to know about thyroid lab testing include the complete list of thyroid lab tests, what they mean, how to interpret them and a frequently asked questions guide to top it off.

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Liothyronine is a special type of prescription grade thyroid hormone, it's also the most powerful thyroid medication that exists. 

People taking liothyronine (especially over traditional medications such as levothyroxine) report significant improvements in their hypothyroid symptoms and quality of life. 

These benefits range from weight loss to reduced rates of depression and more. 

Learn who should consider using liothyronine and how to use it properly with this complete guide: 

Have you been told, or are you suspicious, that you have a high TSH?

If so there are many things you want to consider before pursuing treatment.

While your TSH is important for assessing thyroid function it's certainly not the only test, or the best way, to identify thyroid disease. 

We are going to take an updated, scientific dive into TSH including what a high TSH means, what kind of symptoms are associated with this condition and the top 5 causes...