T2 thyroid hormone is emerging as an incredibly important and potent thyroid hormone. And tons and tons of thyroid patients are taking notice. This has led many a thyroid patient to ask themselves an important question: “How can I test my own T2 level to see if I should take it?”. If this thought has …
Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …
Want to know exactly what you are taking when you take Armour Thyroid? If so, you’re in the right place. As a thyroid patient, you need to be aware that while you may need thyroid hormone to survive and thrive, you don’t always want all of the extra baggage that comes along with these medications. For …
There are so many different diets and foods that you can eat as a thyroid patient that it can make it hard to navigate this space. One thing is for certain, though: The food that you put into your body can either exert a positive effect on your body and thyroid, or a negative one. Your job …
If you were to ask your doctor what to do about your thyroid antibodies they would shrug their shoulders and tell you not to worry about them. This is because, from their perspective, there’s nothing they can do about them. Obviously, this isn’t the case, though, which is why we are having this discussion. There …
Does it feel like there are no good treatments available for patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? It’s not in your head, it’s the truth. Despite Hashimoto’s being the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries, there are VERY few treatments available for this condition. Before you get worked up, let me explain: Yes, we have treatments …
I talk a lot about different ways that you can improve your thyroid but one of the best may be the one we are going to talk about today: Building more muscle mass. I know you might have already tuned out but let me give you an idea of just how important the connection is between your …
Feeling your heartbeat in your chest can be an anxiety-provoking experience and it’s something that many thyroid patients will experience at some point along their journey. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the vast majority of the time, the heart palpitations that you’ll experience are 100% harmless. That’s not always the case, …
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 …
Looking for a simple way to boost the effectiveness of your thyroid? It turns out that enhancing thyroid function doesn’t have to be complicated. Yes, there will always be times when you need to adjust your thyroid medication and interpret complex thyroid lab test results. But that isn’t what we are talking about today. Today I’m …
