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.
Brazil nuts are often the go-to source of selenium for many thyroid patients. They consistently make the list of top thyroid superfoods and are up there with seaweed and oysters in terms of thyroid-boosting benefits. It’s no wonder then why so many thyroid patients eat Brazil nuts on a daily basis. The main reason for this is …
I’m always surprised to find out that thyroid patients aren’t aware of the many thyroid medications available to them besides levothyroxine. Doctors, for reasons we’ve discussed elsewhere on this blog, are persistent in their drive and desire to prescribe levothyroxine for pretty much every thyroid patient. Unfortunately, as many of you have found out, levothyroxine …
Whether you realize it or not, your thyroid is under attack on a daily basis. And I’m not talking about your own immune system which does happen a lot as well! Instead, I’m talking about the onslaught of chemicals and toxins that your body comes into contact with day in and day out. Compounds like… …
If you were to ask an endocrinologist or another conventionally trained doctor if thyroid supplements they would tell you “no”. They would also tell you that the only way to improve thyroid function is by taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or Synthroid. But is this actually true? Not really and to prove it we …
Acid blockers are used by millions of people each and every day and yet they have the potential to cause profound problems. Nowhere is this more apparent than in thyroid patients where acid blockers can wreak havoc on thyroid function in a number of ways. And, in case you think I’m joking about how common …
Interview with Dr. Jeff Whelchel, Family Practice Doctor & Hormone Expert Show notes & links from the video In this video, I interview Jeff Whelchel. Dr. Jeff Whelchel is an MD practicing in Amarillo Texas. He is trained in Family Medicine where he practiced in conventional medicine for 21 and a half years. He is …
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and you should care a lot about the health of your skin for one very important reason: It is an outward manifestation of inward health (1), and this includes your thyroid. If you have problems with your skin, there’s a good chance you have problems with your …
As a thyroid patient you probably already know that making and keeping healthy habits can have a noticeable improvement on your thyroid. I don’t need to convince you that eating healthy whole foods, getting enough rest, or taking the right supplements can help improve your thyroid. In fact, there’s a lot of evidence and patient …
Let’s talk about how thyroid disease can impact your life. Did you know that being diagnosed with a thyroid problem means that you will experience life-changing symptoms? Did you know that these symptoms may persist for the rest of your life? Having a thyroid problem is no joke because it’s what I refer to as …
Hair loss can be one of the most frustrating symptoms associated with thyroid problems. And thyroid-related hair loss is not just associated with low thyroid conditions but also high thyroid conditions as well. Today, though, we will be focusing on hair loss associated with levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is the most commonly prescribed thyroid medication out there …
