As a thyroid patient, it’s easy to get discouraged by thinking you’re going to have to feel the way you do right now for the rest of your life. But I’m here to tell you that just because you have a so-called chronic thyroid condition, doesn’t mean you can get back to feeling 100%. Over …
T3 thyroid hormone is one of the most important thyroid hormones out there. This doesn’t mean that T2 or T4 aren’t important, because they are, but you still have to recognize that most of the activity at the thyroid hormone receptor comes from T3. This means all of the things that you want your thyroid …
Your thyroid is the single most important gland in your body because it plays a role in regulating all other hormones and systems. It also happens to be incredibly sensitive to common problems like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and chemical exposure. This is why thyroid problems are incredibly common, especially among women. But you probably already know …
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 …
Contrary to what your doctor might tell you, hypothyroid support supplements can absolutely help you feel better. You don’t need to take my word for it either. There are literally thousands of people who take them every single month. And these people wouldn’t continue to buy them and spend their hard-earned money if they didn’t …
Is yoga going to transform your thyroid into a hormone-producing machine to the point that you no longer need thyroid medication? Probably not… But is stretching your body, improving your flexibility (1), enhancing lymphatic flow (2), and encouraging more blood flow to your thyroid gland going to hurt? Definitely not (3). For this reason, yoga …
Look: there are a lot of healthy and great foods out there, there’s no doubt about it. But when it comes to supporting your thyroid, some are heads and shoulders above the rest. Chia seeds fall into this category. What are chia seeds? Simply put they are an ultra-healthy seed that grows in Central America. …
Can you cure your thyroid problem with the use of food? Not exactly, but eating the right foods can provide your body and thyroid with the exact nutrients that your thyroid needs to function. And doing this may… Pretty much every thyroid patient has a desire to feel better and they pretty much all know …
Do you want a simple way to decrease your risk of Hashimoto’s by 22% just by using 2 supplements? Out of all autoimmune diseases out there, Hashimoto’s still remains one of the most difficult to treat and difficult to diagnose. A big part of the reason for this is that doctors aren’t too worried about the …
Did you know that your thyroid has to pay a tax if you have gut problems? I call it the thyroid-gut tax. Despite the fact that anatomically your thyroid gland isn’t all that close to your gut, they are still connected. The reason for this is multi-fold: The Thyroid-Gut Axis Collectively, the connection between your …
