7 Proven Therapies for Thyroid Hair Thinning (That Actually Work)
Thyroid hair thinning happens on multiple levels. Here are 7 proven therapies that address the root causes — and how to use each one.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common thyroid conditions and one of the most poorly managed. If you’ve been told your labs are ‘normal’ but you still feel terrible, you’re not alone. These articles cover the causes of hypothyroidism, how to get properly diagnosed, which lab tests you actually need, and treatment options that go beyond the standard levothyroxine-only approach.
Synthroid: 5 Reasons it isn’t working for you
Look. Many people are quick to jump on the bandwagon and make statements like Synthroid or levothyroxine simply don’t work. But is that actually true? Not entirely. In fact, Synthroid CAN work for a lot of people. But it is true that there are other options that may be BETTER for many of you (we …
Underactive Thyroid Supplements: Do They Actually Work?
Is it possible that using certain supplements can help improve the function of your thyroid? Is it possible to enhance thyroid function and combine these supplements with your current thyroid medication? Is it safe? This article is designed to help you understand whether or not you should use thyroid supplements, how they work (or if …
12 Reasons Why You Still Have Hypothyroid Symptoms
It’s become more and more common for hypothyroid patients to experience symptoms despite having so-called “normal” labs. But why is this? There are actually a number of reasons why this is the case and each one is important. In this article, I will go over 12 major reasons why you may be experiencing hypothyroid symptoms. …
6 Problems with Natural Desiccated Thyroid Hormone
Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems. Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons. This article will …
Compounded T4 and T3 Medication: Pros & Cons
Whether you realize it or not as a thyroid patient you actually have many options when it comes to thyroid medications. Your doctor might have you believe that the one and only thyroid medication available is Synthroid/levothyroxine but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are actually many different types of thyroid medications that …
Tirosint-Sol: Is it Really Better Than Other Thyroid Medications?
Tirosint-Sol is a newer thyroid medication that was recently released in the United States to treat hypothyroidism. And it is now the ‘cleanest’ thyroid medication on the market today! There are a great many benefits to this medication (1) that I want to explore with you in this article. I fear that the benefits of this …
TSH Levels During Pregnancy: What’s Healthy & Normal?
Pregnancy puts extra strain on thyroid function. This is especially true if you suffer from thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. If you fit into this category then you should pay special attention to your thyroid numbers while you are pregnant. This article is devoted to that topic. I want to share with you …
Why and How You Should Stock up on Thyroid Medication (1 Year Supply)
We’ve been conditioned to think that we are really only allowed to get 1 month of medication at a time. But who created this arbitrary set of time? Why couldn’t we get 3 months or 6 months’ worth of medication? The 1 month time period is created as a number to keep you coming back …
Thyroid Supplements for Weight Loss: Do They Actually Work?
Is it possible to take supplements to help you lose weight if you have thyroid disease? Do they actually work? Or will they not work because of your condition? I’ve treated thousands of patients with thyroid disease and I can tell you that while some supplements may help with weight loss they are probably not …