Is it possible to increase T4 thyroid hormone in your body without relying on prescription thyroid medications? Absolutely, and it’s probably not as hard as you might think. If you don’t like the idea of being on thyroid medication for the rest of your life, or if you just like the idea of naturally increasing …
By far, one of the worst medications that you could take for your health long term is acid blockers. Globally, pharmaceutical companies rack in over 13 billion dollars a year from this group of medications and they have some serious potential for long-term complications that most people who take them are unaware of. When you look at …
Do you want to know the secret ingredient that all of the most powerful hair supplements have in common? What’s crazy is that this ingredient is right under your nose and you probably never realized it. The ingredient I’m talking about is silicon and it’s probably the most underappreciated hair regrowth ingredient out there. But give …
Is it time to start freaking out because you are taking levothyroxine? Not quite! As you probably know, levothyroxine is the most commonly prescribed medication used to treat hypothyroidism, and millions of thyroid patients use it every single month. Even though it’s probably not the best thyroid medication (and may not even be one that you are taking), the fact that …
Why is it so Hard to Lose Weight with Hashimoto’s? If you have Hashimoto’s and you are gaining weight then stopping this weight gain should be your top priority. I’m not kidding when I say that weight gain in thyroid patients can cause a lot of distress. From the impact that it has on your psychological …
How to Reverse Gut Problems for Hashimoto’s & Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Jill Carnahan Podcast Interview Show Notes & Links From the Video/Podcast Today I am joined with Dr. Jill Carnahan for a discussion on gut health and its role in Hashimoto’s and autoimmune disease in general. Dr. Jill Carnahan MD is trained in both …
Protein Powders Are Great For Patients with Hashimoto’s There are too many benefits of using protein powder to ignore and it’s something that pretty much every patient with Hashimoto’s (or thyroid disease of any type) should consider. With that in mind, it makes sense that if you are going to use it that you want …
Here’s why you should care about inflammation: Reducing inflammation can help you lose weight, balance your hormones, reduce joint pain, sleep better, balance your immune system, age more gracefully, give you more energy, improve your cholesterol, reduce cardiovascular disease, and much more. This is really just the tip of the iceberg. When you look at …
Yes, Hashimoto’s Can Take Your Hair Hair loss is one of the most concerning symptoms that patients with Hashimoto’s have to deal with. It’s right up there with weight gain and fatigue and it’s something that I get emails and questions about on a weekly if not daily basis. Here’s why it’s a problem: Because …
Yes, Levothyroxine Can Cause Hair Loss Hair loss can be one of the most frustrating symptoms associated with thyroid problems. And thyroid-related hair loss is not just associated with low thyroid conditions but also high thyroid conditions as well. Today, though, we will be focusing on hair loss associated with levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is the most …