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.
Most people on levothyroxine do the same thing every morning: Wake up, swallow the pill, and wait to feel better. For some people, that works fine. But for most thyroid patients… it doesn’t. If you aren’t feeling better on levothyroxine, know that you aren’t alone. And that making a few simple tweaks can dramatically improve …
It still surprises me that there are people out there who don’t drink enough water. If you don’t have enough reasons to drink this life-saving substance, then I have one more for you: Drinking water helps your thyroid do its job. You already know that hypothyroidism is bad because it causes symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, …
I’ve spent a lot of time debunking the idea that iodine is somehow harmful to thyroid patients. One of the ways that I do this is by explaining how important iodine is for the body, how it’s required for thyroid hormone production, why your body can’t live without thyroid hormone, and so on. This argument …
Thousands struggle with Hashimoto’s symptoms because they make a few common mistakes that are completely avoidable. These mistakes are flaring up their symptoms, leading to inflammation, weight gain, and brain fog. But don’t get discouraged because there are simple fixes for every. Single. One. Let’s go over each to make sure you aren’t making any …
Most thyroid patients believe that they will never be able to lose weight. Yet I’ve helped thousands of thyroid patients lose weight over the last 9 years through some simple lifestyle and diet tweaks. Here’s what works for thyroid weight loss (and why): #1. Use fasting to reduce calories (not daily caloric restriction). Yes, you …
Looking for some AIP-friendly dinners to help put your Hashimoto’s at ease? I have you covered… If this is the first time you have heard about AIP, let me fill you in: AIP stands for the autoimmune protocol and it’s a popular diet used to help treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It’s a restrictive diet that removes …
Let’s face it: fruits are not getting the attention they deserve right now because they are filled with a four-letter word (if you know, you know)… sugar. But guess what? Fruits contain powerful ingredients that can help support thyroid function, improve gut health, fight off inflammation, protect your cells, and so much more. If you’re a …
10% to 20% of the population have this hormone imbalance and it’s called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, what is it? It’s a state of low thyroid function and it’s almost always caused by an autoimmune disease. This autoimmune disease is known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Your thyroid controls and regulates just about every single system in your body. …
One of the most frustrating things about having Hashimoto’s is the near complete lack of treatment options available. If we are talking about prescription medications that your doctor can give you, the list includes levothyroxine and maybe low-dose naltrexone, if you can find a doctor to prescribe it. As far as treating the underlying immune dysfunction …
Does having hypothyroidism mean that you have to accept being overweight forever? Not at all. The reality is that you can have a thyroid problem AND have a normal weight. But getting to that point means that you’ll have to go against the grain and against standard advice. This is because the standard recommendations of …
