Gain 20 Pounds After Thyroid Removal? I mean it, it’s a serious question. Have you gained 20 pounds or more after your thyroid has been removed? If so, you are not alone. In fact, women, on average, gain around 20 pounds after they get their thyroid removed according to several studies (1) which looked into the matter. The question is… Why does …
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Treating Hashimoto’s without Thyroid MedicationIs it possible to treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis through natural therapies and without thyroid medication? I’ve been saying that the answer is yes for a long time and this case study perfectly illustrates how this is possible. Today we are going to walk through a case study of a Hashimoto’s patient, Jennifer, who was …
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Yes, you can order your own thyroid lab testsIs it possible to actually order your own thyroid lab tests without a prescription from a doctor? The answer is yes, but there are a few things that you should know BEFORE you do it. There are a number of lab companies that have popped up to serve patients …
The Case for Levothyroxine InjectionsThere’s no doubt that if you are a thyroid patient you’ve heard of levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is the most standard and frequently prescribed medication to treat hypothyroidism of all types (and your doctor’s favorite medication to use even though it isn’t the best). Today we are going to be discussing levothyroxine but with a …
A Specialist is not as Special as you ThinkTell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve been diagnosed with low thyroid or hypothyroidism by your current doctor because you started to experience fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and maybe even some depression or anxiety. Your doctor put you on a medication like levothyroxine or Synthroid to treat your …
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Your Thyroid is Very SensitiveNot only is thyroid disease incredibly common (levothyroxine is the #1 or #2 most prescribed medication in the United States!) it’s also commonly ignored and/or undertreated. What do I mean? Most doctors look at treating thyroid disease like a simple equation: Give patient Synthroid/levothyroxine + Check TSH = thyroid is good to go. If only …
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Testing for Hashimoto’s (Because your doctor won’t!)Hashimoto’s is the #1 cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. This means that there is a HUGE chance that you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis if you have low thyroid function in any degree. And, believe it or not, despite the fact that Hashimoto’s is so common does not mean that it …
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Why your Supplements and Medications Aren’t WorkingI’ve noticed recently that one of the main reasons that patients simply don’t feel better is because they don’t have a solid understanding of what the healing process looks like. Part of this healing process includes a number of ups and down which can almost seem negative unless you are …
Nutrients can and do impact your thyroid!As a thyroid patient, you should be aware that certain nutrient deficiencies can and do impact your thyroid. What does this mean for you? It means that these nutrient deficiencies are a way that YOU can both naturally treat AND improve your thyroid. And this is great news for any thyroid patient …
100% Accurate Thyroid Lab Tests – Why it MattersIt should come as no surprise to you that you would want your thyroid lab tests to be as accurate as possible when it comes to evaluating your thyroid, right? I don’t think anyone would argue on that particular point. But what is interesting is that most doctors don’t …
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