Total T3 is one of many thyroid lab tests but it’s one that not many patients are aware of. I’ve been successfully using total T3 in many patients and I feel that it is an invaluable tool to help you completely understand how your body is utilizing thyroid hormone. Article highlights:Total T3 is a measurement of both …
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Are you currently taking Armour thyroid but not sure that your dose is where it should be? Are you still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, or hair loss even after transitioning from levothyroxine to Armour? Are you thinking about switching medications but not sure if Armour is right for you? If so, this article is for you. Article highlights:Armour …
Read moreArmour Thyroid Dosage Guide: Are you Taking Enough?
If you’ve been on my website before, or if you’ve read my blog, then you know that one of my major goals is to try and change how doctors think about treating thyroid-related issues. My personal belief is that patients do not benefit from the archaic treatment paradigm which focuses solely on the TSH. Today I want …
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Thyroid medication (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. But do all of those people who take Synthroid (or any other type of thyroid medication) have to do it forever? Not necessarily, and that’s something I want to explore in this article. Article highlights:People start taking thyroid medication because of blood tests, …
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If you have thyroid problems and you are considering the ketogenic diet then this it the article for you. In it, we are going to explore why the ketogenic diet may potentially be harmful to your thyroid, how it may potentially help your overall situation, and how to determine if it’s right for you. Highlights from the …
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Tirosint-Sol is a new thyroid medication which 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 new medication may …
Read moreTirosint-Sol: A Brand New Thyroid Medication (Should you give it a try?)
Are you suffering from Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism? Do you completely understand what these conditions mean and how they impact your body? Did you know that these conditions are different and may require different treatments? In this article, I’m going to explain the difference between these two conditions and discuss why it’s important to know what is happening in …
T3 is the single most important thyroid hormone that your body creates. It is also the most powerful and biologically active of all thyroid hormones. But, like anything in life, too much of a good thing can be a problem. In this article, we are going to explore T3 in more detail. I will walk you through the …
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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 walk you through …
If you have or suspect that you have thyroid problems then this article is very important to you. It turns out that the majority of people who have a thyroid problem have it because of an autoimmune condition. This condition is often referred to as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and it is something that EVERY thyroid patient should be …
Read moreHow to Diagnose Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Lab Tests & Symptoms