Thyroidectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which your thyroid is removed. While the surgical portion of the procedure is usually fairly easy, the aftermath as it relates to your serum thyroid levels may be a different story entirely. Learn more about Thyroidectomy in this guide, including the basics of the procedure, the long-term consequences …
Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you wondering about how to treat or manage this condition? If so then you need to understand the main difference between the standard approach and the integrative approach to treating this disease. In this guide, you will learn the basics of Hashimoto’s, what causes this condition, how it presents …
Does it feel like your current thyroid treatment isn’t working? Have you been reading a lot about your thyroid but now you are more confused? If you fall into these categories then the answer may be to find the right thyroid doctor. There is no substitute for an experienced physician who understands the importance of …
What do hot flashes, fatigue, weight gain, and decreased sex drive all have in common? They all may be the result of a condition known as menopause. But these are not all of the symptoms associated with menopause. Learn more about menopause symptoms including why they occur, which ones are most common, how to treat …
This guide is part 2 in a series I am writing about how to properly and effectively use weight loss medications (including dosing, duration of therapy, and titration). Part 1 contains information and dosing on Victoza which you can read about here. HCG is often misused and misunderstood by patients, especially when it comes to …
Are you one of the thousands of people out there who have been told that they have “normal” thyroid lab tests even though you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism? If so, you are in the right place because this problem can easily be explained: You aren’t getting the correct lab tests. If you …
Are you suffering from symptoms that you KNOW are related to your hormones? This guide will walk you through hormone testing and includes a discussion about each major hormone system, the symptoms associated with each hormone system, and which tests you need to ask for in order to get proper testing. Let’s jump in: Hormone …
What is considered a “normal estrogen level”? Did you know that weight gain can alter your estrogen levels? Or that having low progesterone may mimic the symptoms of high estrogen? Estrogen is an important hormone that fluctuates based on the day of the month and the age of the patient. Learn more about what constitutes …
Suppressing your appetite is actually quite easy, but does that mean you should do it? Most people want to manage their appetite to help with weight loss, but did you know that too much caloric restriction can actually damage your metabolism? In this post, I discuss how to use the best natural and prescription appetite …
Liothyronine is a special type of prescription-grade thyroid hormone, it’s also the most powerful thyroid medication that exists. People taking liothyronine (especially over traditional medications such as levothyroxine) report significant improvements in their hypothyroid symptoms and quality of life. These benefits range from weight loss to reduced rates of depression and more. Learn who should …
