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Postpartum Thyroiditis Guide Recovery, Natural Treatment & More

Postpartum Thyroiditis Guide: Recovery, Natural Treatment & More

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Up to 7.5% of all pregnant women may experience a thyroid condition known as postpartum thyroiditis.  Even more staggering is the fact that up to 25% of these women, who go through postpartum thyroiditis, will develop PERMANENT hypothyroidism as a result (1). This makes diagnosing and identifying this condition incredibly important.  This guide will teach …

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Side effects of stopping thyroid medication abruptly

Side Effects of Stopping Thyroid Medication Abruptly (& Why it isn’t Safe)

Is it safe to stop taking thyroid medication? In most cases, if you stop taking your medication cold turkey, you will experience many negative side effects.  In this post you will learn more about why you shouldn’t stop taking your thyroid medication (without physician supervision), the side effects of stopping thyroid medication abruptly, reasons why …

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Euthyroid Sick Syndrome, Low T3 & “Normal Thyroid Labs” Explained

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome, Low T3 & “Normal Thyroid Labs” Explained

Euthyroid sick syndrome is a series of lab abnormalities seen in certain people with an acute or chronic illness.  Understanding this condition can help explain why so many thyroid patients are unhappy with their current treatment and help us (Doctors and patients) change how we evaluate thyroid treatment.  In this guide you will learn what …

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Swollen and enlarged thyroid: What it means and what causes it

Swollen & Enlarged Thyroid: What it Means & What Causes it

Does it feel like you have an enlarged thyroid? Do you notice a bulge in your neck or does your neck appear thicker? Have you felt your thyroid and noticed that it is “lumpy” or “inconsistent”? Are you experiencing symptoms that make you think there is a problem with your thyroid? If you answered yes …

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Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Low T4 Natural & Conventional

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Low T4 (Natural + Conventional)

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Have you been diagnosed with low T4 through lab testing? Are you also experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, or hair loss? If so, then you may be suffering from low T4 or hypothyroidism.  This post will teach you what you need to know about T4 testing including the symptoms associated with low …

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Thyroid cancer basics: Symptoms, prognosis, diagnosis and more

Thyroid Cancer Basics: Symptoms, Prognosis, Diagnosis & More

Cancer is a scary word and most of the fear associated with this word has to do with not understanding cancer.  If you can learn the basics of thyroid cancer, including what to expect with treatment and prognosis, then you may not be as fearful about your cancer.  This guide will teach you what you …

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Radioactive iodine guide: Indications, side effects, weight gain and more

Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Guide: Indications, Side Effects, & More

Radioactive iodine is a procedure that results in the intentional destruction of your thyroid gland.  This procedure is often used to treat serious medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.  But is this procedure without side effects? Learn more about radioactive iodine including what it is used for, the side effects to watch out …

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The connection between hypothyroidism and depression including treatment

The Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Depression

Does thyroid disease cause depression? Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression? What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms? In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best, and …

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Is having a suppressed TSH dangerous? Learn the pros and cons

Is Having A Suppressed TSH Dangerous? Learn the Pros & Cons

Is having a suppressed TSH dangerous to your body? Will it cause bone loss or damage to your heart? Can the negative side effects be mitigated or avoided with other interventions? In this post, we will discuss the pros and cons of having a suppressed TSH including what potential negative side effects it can cause, …

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are goitrogens dangerous? how to protect your thyroid gland

Are Goitrogens Dangerous? How to Protect your Thyroid Gland

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Do goitrogens really cause thyroid problems? Do you really have to avoid healthy foods like broccoli if you have a thyroid problem? All of these questions and more will be answered in this post.  We will go over what a goitrogen is, why you probably don’t have to worry about eating healthy foods which contain …

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