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.
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. …
If you are new to Cytomel, or if you’ve been using it for a long time, this information should be helpful! While Cytomel is probably one of my favorite medications used to treat hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, it doesn’t come without risks and potential side effects. Among these side effects is the potential for hair loss. …
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 …
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 …
A huge percentage of people with thyroiditis suffer from hair loss. Is this something that you will just have to deal with for the rest of your life? The answer is a resounding no. In this article, we are going to explore exactly why thyroiditis leads to hair loss, what you can do about it, …
Is your thyroid nodule actually thyroid cancer in disguise? This is the question that most people ask themselves and it’s the question we are going to explore today. The good news is that most nodules are NOT cancerous and there are certain signs and symptoms, if present, that do increase the chance that your nodule …
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. …
Hashimoto’s depletes key nutrients that make your symptoms worse. Find out which 7 deficiencies are most common and exactly how to fix each one.
If you’ve been on my website before, or if you’ve read my blog, then you know that one of my major goals is to try and change how doctors think about treating thyroid-related issues. My personal belief is that patients do not benefit from the archaic treatment paradigm which focuses solely on TSH. Today I …
