The Best Red Light for Thyroid (Backed by 1,000+ Patients & Clinical Data)
A thyroid doctor breaks down which red light therapy device actually works for the thyroid, the science behind it, and what 80 verified patient reviews show.
Thyroid
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.
5 Signs of End Stage Hashimoto’s (& What it means)
As someone who has Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, you should be very aware of a late-stage complication of that disease known as End Stage Hashimoto’s. End-stage Hashimoto’s refers to the later stages of this disease in which there are complete atrophy and damage to the thyroid gland. For all intents and purposes, you can consider end-stage Hashimoto’s …
The Best Thyroid Medication for Weight Loss
It’s no secret that thyroid patients often struggle with their weight. If you are reading this, and you have low thyroid function or hypothyroidism, then you probably know what I am talking about. Your thyroid is one of the primary regulators of your metabolism. This is why people who have low thyroid function end up …
The Problem with Optimal Thyroid Lab Tests: Fact vs Fiction
Among thyroid enthusiasts, there is often a big push to help people understand the difference between optimal thyroid lab tests and normal thyroid lab tests. This way of viewing thyroid lab tests has led to improved outcomes in many patients over the years. But there’s one big problem: It’s not the right way to look …
12,000 Patients Agree: Doctors Fail Thyroid Patients
If you were asked to rate your satisfaction with your thyroid treatment on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst, where would you fall? Depending on how you answer, you may or may not be surprised at where roughly 12,000 thyroid patients put themselves on that …
What to use Instead of Prescription Thyroid Medication: 5 Natural Options
Is it possible to use something other than the standard thyroid meds that you’ve been given by your doctor? The answer is maybe. But I don’t want you to think that it’s always possible to get off of your thyroid medication because that just isn’t the case. If you are someone with REALLY advanced Hashimoto’s …
6 Signs of Thyroid Gland Inflammation in Hashimoto’s
You should really think about Hashimoto’s as a disease of inflammation. Because once you start to think of it in these terms, a new way to treating your condition will emerge: One that focuses on your immune system instead of your thyroid. If you can identify thyroid gland inflammation early, and do your best to …
10 Things Thyroid Patients Should Know About Armour Thyroid
I’m a big fan of Armour thyroid (and other formulations of NDT) and have used it on many, many patients. But, like any prescription medication, Armour thyroid has some important aspects that you should be aware of as a patient. If you are someone who is considering using Armour Thyroid, if you are someone who …
Thyroglobulin Antibody Guide: Normal Ranges Explained
Let’s make this super easy: Thyroglobulin is an important protein found directly in your thyroid gland. This protein plays an important role in helping your body CREATE thyroid hormone, STORE thyroid hormone, and RELEASE[1] thyroid hormone. Thyroglobulin antibodies are antibodies that your own immune system creates which ATTACK this particular protein. You can imagine how …
Thyroid Medication Dosage & Conversion Chart (For All Thyroid Medications)
Are you taking one type of thyroid medication but considering switching to another? If so, then this is the article for you. The truth is that while many thyroid medications contain similar ingredients, the switching process is not as straightforward as you might think. We are going to talk about switching from T4-only medications (levothyroxine …
