Everything you need to know about your thyroid gland, how it works, what happens when it stops working, and what you can do about it. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or you’ve been dealing with thyroid problems for years, you’ll find articles here on thyroid conditions, lab testing, medications, supplements, and the treatment strategies that actually move the needle.
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 …
Thyroid problems lead to weight gain but probably not in the way you think they do. Let me ask you this: Does it make sense that people suddenly start eating more and exercising less when they get their thyroid diagnosis? And it’s this sudden behavior change that’s responsible for the weight gain that 80% of …
Are you struggling to get your Hashimoto’s under control? If so, nigella sativa can help. This natural herb has been used for centuries, but most thyroid patients have no idea it exists. And that’s too bad considering that at least one double-blind placebo-controlled trial has shown that it may be able to help you put …
T2 supplements are incredibly safe and effective and thyroid patients can benefit tremendously from their use. I’ve been supplying and manufacturing T2 supplements for several years and throughout the time, my T2 supplements have been used by tens of thousands of thyroid patients. During that time we have also accumulated more reviews than any other …
T3 supplements are some of the most powerful supplements available for thyroid patients, so it’s no wonder why they are so popular. And it’s for this reason that some thyroid patients are somewhat hesitant to take them. But let me put your mind at ease: T3 thyroid support supplements are quite safe for the majority …
This post will walk you through all of the causes of thyroid problems including Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Goiter, Thyroid Cancer, and Nodules which all potentially may impact thyroid function in the body. Thyroid disorders are incredibly common among individuals and any changes to thyroid function may result in serious symptoms that reduce the quality of your …
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 …
Almost every patient gains weight after having a thyroidectomy. In fact, it’s considered normal to gain 20-30 pounds and most doctors just shrug it off as “normal”. When you consider that thyroid hormone controls the metabolism of your entire body and that after removing it most patients gain 20-30 pounds, shouldn’t we at least consider …
Are you looking for a natural treatment option to manage your Hashimoto’s? If so, I think I have something that you’ll love: Black seed oil. As far as natural treatments go, this stands above the rest. Why? Because research shows that using the right black seed oil can help you reduce your thyroid antibodies and …
