We know that certain foods can both make Hashimoto’s worse while others can potentially improve thyroid function and antibody levels. But where do red meat and other animal products fit into the equation? Is it possible that these products trigger Hashimoto’s or exacerbate it? New research has suggested that there may be a link between …
It’s well known that diet has the potential to positively impact Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. You probably aren’t going to cure your Hashimoto’s with diet alone, but no one would argue that changing your diet won’t have some positive impact on both thyroid function as well as your immune system. And, because it’s one of the things …
There are about 4.5 million people in the United States (and more in the world) with hyperthyroidism. *This number is calculated by taking the population of the US and multiplying it by the prevalence of hyperthyroidism which is 1.2%. A large majority of these people have undergone RAI to treat their hyperthyroidism. A new study (1) …
Whether you realize it or not as a thyroid patient you actually have many options when it comes to thyroid medications. Your doctor might have you believe that the one and only thyroid medication available is Synthroid/levothyroxine but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are actually many different types of thyroid medications that …
Tired of letting your thyroid control how you feel? If so, you’re in good company with thousands of thyroid patients. Which is why so many of them look to food as a potential solution to their symptoms. But will changing your diet actually help your thyroid? Abso-freaking-lutely. In fact, it’s one of the first things …
It’s become more and more common for hypothyroid patients to experience symptoms despite having so-called “normal” labs. But why is this? There are actually a number of reasons why this is the case and each one is important. In this article, I will go over 12 major reasons why you may be experiencing hypothyroid symptoms. …
Thinking about the keto diet with a thyroid problem? You may want to think twice. While there are some benefits to using the ketogenic diet for weight loss, it may come with some unwanted baggage for your thyroid. In this article, we will explore why the ketogenic diet may potentially be harmful to your thyroid, …
Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems. Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons. This article will …
I’ve spent a lot of time discussing the importance of the foods that you eat and their connection with your thyroid in the past. Today, I want to expand on that conversation and discuss how the processing of certain foods can cause not only damage to your thyroid but to your general health as well. …
Thyroid medication (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. But do all of those people who take Synthroid (or any other type of thyroid medication) have to do it forever? Not necessarily, and that’s something I want to explore in this article. Article highlights: Why People Start Taking Thyroid …
