Taking a multivitamin is an easy way to get the exact nutrients that your thyroid needs to function optimally. You may be surprised to find out that many thyroid patients are walking around with suboptimal nutrients without even knowing it. Suboptimal levels of each nutrient aren’t really a big deal but when you start to …
There are very few medications that you can use to treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and LDN is one of those medicines. But how does it work? Will it work for you? Is it safe to use? And, if so, how should you dose it? We are going to explore all of these questions and more. I’ve …
Estimates have placed as many as 50% of the world as deficient in Vitamin D. When you combine this with the fact that Vitamin D deficiency may put you at risk for certain thyroid diseases, it gets very important to have a basic understanding of this vitamin hormone. In this article, I am going to …
This is probably one of the most common questions that I get asked on a daily basis! And the answer is almost always yes. Even though it may not seem intuitive, your body can still benefit from the use of thyroid-specific supplements even if you do NOT have a thyroid (or if it’s been destroyed). …
Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function. In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually …
Most thyroid cysts are completely benign and nothing to worry or stress over. But some cysts may contain cancerous cells that require more aggressive treatment. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about thyroid cysts including symptoms, management, and how to determine if your cyst is cancerous or not. What is a …
Is it possible to take supplements to help you lose weight if you have thyroid disease? Do they actually work? Or will they not work because of your condition? I’ve treated thousands of patients with thyroid disease and I can tell you that while some supplements may help with weight loss they are probably not …
Fact: Hashimoto’s is the number 1 cause of hypothyroidism in the United States (and in many developed nations). You would think that because it’s so common there must be a large range of treatments for this condition, right? You would think so but that isn’t the case. In fact, there is really only 1 …
It is definitely possible to get pregnant if you have thyroid problems. But, having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is easy. The presence of thyroid dysfunction will not only make it more difficult to conceive, but it may also put your baby at increased risk of certain complications. In this article you will …
Subacute thyroiditis may not be as common as other thyroid conditions, but it’s still a big problem for those who develop it. This condition may result in pain in your thyroid gland and can be confused with other disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Learn how to diagnose this condition, how long it …
