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.
Are you on levothyroxine but still gaining weight? Believe it or not, this is a big problem for a lot of people. But how can you be gaining weight on a medication that is supposed to increase your metabolism? Is this even possible? Absolutely. The truth is that levothyroxine doesn’t necessarily increase your metabolism and …
When treating any medical condition, it is absolutely essential to understand the basic physiology or reasons why it occurs. That means you have to be asking the right questions in order to get the right answers. When it comes to obesity, conventional medicine hasn’t been asking any questions in over 40 years. If you are …
Your thyroid is the single most important gland in your body because it plays a role in regulating all other hormones and systems. It also happens to be incredibly sensitive to common problems like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and chemical exposure. This is why thyroid problems are incredibly common, especially among women. But you probably already know …
Why does your body weight matter if you have hypothyroidism? Shouldn’t you just learn to be happy with your weight? While I have no problem with how you think about your weight, there’s one thing you should know: Your body weight may just be the single best measure of thyroid function (1). And with up …
Over 100 million people will fill a prescription for levothyroxine this year and most of these people have no idea how many things interfere with its function. Why does it matter? Because if you aren’t taking it correctly then there’s a good chance it’s not going to help you feel better. Most people know they shouldn’t take their …
Do you feel like it’s impossible to lose weight with hypothyroidism? It actually isn’t impossible and I will explain how later, but first I need to share a story with you. I had a patient who came to see me in the office recently. She was 43, on levothyroxine (for years), about 60 pounds overweight, …
If you have hypothyroidism and you’re thinking about taking a statin, hold on for just a minute. Is it true that most hypothyroid patients have high cholesterol? Yes. Does that mean they need to take cholesterol-lowering medications? Not necessarily. The truth is, there are plenty of proven natural treatments that can help you lower your …
The biggest loser contestants have damaged their metabolism and it has lasted 6 years! This won’t come as a shock to those who have read my blog before (and really understand how to lose weight), but to people who still think that eating less and exercising more leads to weight loss will be VERY disappointed. …
Contrary to popular belief, fruit juices are actually quite healthy. I know, I know, that statement alone borders on heresy, especially if you are part of the anti-sugar movement. You know the movement I’m talking about, it’s the one that suggests that any form of sugar is bad, must be avoided at all costs, and …
Did you know that losing weight with hypothyroidism doesn’t have to be impossible? As a specialist in helping patients with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, I’ve been able to personally help hundreds of patients lose weight. And today I want to share with you how I do it. I’m going to teach you how to lose weight …
