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, …
The right supplements can dramatically improve your thyroid symptoms and help your thyroid function in an optimal way. Using the wrong type or form of supplements will leave you with zero benefits and money left in the toilet… But that’s not going to be a problem for you because you are reading this blog post! …
I’ve gone on record saying that when a doctor tells you that your thyroid symptoms are in your head you should run, not walk, away. But that’s not entirely true. It is definitely the case that sometimes other conditions can run around masquerading like hypothyroidism. And some of these conditions can mimic the symptoms of hypothyroidism so …
There were a ton of thyroid patients who were hit in the proverbial face when Nature-throid and WP Thyroid were taken off the market. And it looks like the hits keep coming with the recent targeting of NDT by the FDA. For many patients, NDT has been one of the most effective thyroid medications available (not …
I hate to re-hash one of the most overused statements of all time, but I’m going to anyway: As the saying goes… “all disease begins in the gut”. Now, don’t take this literally because it’s not true that every disease begins in the gut. But it’s definitely true that the gut plays a role in …
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 …
Bloating is never a normal symptom, especially if you have Hashimoto’s. In fact, the presence of this symptom is a warning sign that something is off with your thyroid. But the good news is that you don’t have to live with it forever, and a few simple treatments can help you slim down your waist …
Does it feel like you can rapidly gain or lose 5 pounds day to day? I’m not talking about changes to your weight that happen throughout the course of the day, this is normal. If you weigh yourself in the morning and then again in the evening, there will be a several-pound difference. But what …
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 …
B vitamins can make a HUGE difference for thyroid patients. From boosting energy and mood to supporting hair growth, these vitamins help your entire body thrive. And guess what happens when you don’t have enough of one (or more) of them? You’ll feel it. Here’s what each B Vitamin does and what getting more of …
