Do you have thyroid nodules? If so, you have probably wondered, at least at some point, how to treat or reduce the size of those nodules. And that’s exactly what we are going to be talking about today. Natural treatments for thyroid nodules and just thyroid nodule treatment in general. In this discussion, we will …
It should come as no surprise that if you are going to test your thyroid you would want those tests to be as accurate as possible, right? I don’t think anyone would argue against that point. Which is why it’s so interesting that most thyroid patients are actively taking steps to make sure their lab …
Is it possible to reverse chronic disease with a new approach to medicine? Is this type of medicine better than conventional medicine? Are there any downsides to this approach? In this article, we are going to explore all of these topics while focusing on some of the downsides of functional medicine. I make these comments …
If you have Hashimoto’s then you probably understand the struggle associated with this autoimmune disease. For those who are newly diagnosed, though, let me fill you in on some important details about Hashimoto’s. The first thing that you should know is that Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease of your thyroid gland. This means that your …
Up to 5-10% of the population (depending on how you define it) suffers from a chronic condition known as hypothyroidism. This wouldn’t be a problem, except we have anecdotal, and now survey data, which suggests that there is a big problem with how these patients are being treated. This article will walk you through the …
There’s no question that hypothyroidism is a complex disease but does it deserve the designation of chronic disease? A chronic disease implies that you may never be able to 100% treat or manage your condition. And I’m here to tell you that hypothyroidism should NOT be evaluated in this way. Why is this important? Because …
As a thyroid patient, it can be extremely frustrating working with a doctor who doesn’t seem to get it. Even if you have all of the answers or at least an idea of where to start, it means nothing if your current doctor is not willing to work with you. Even though it can be …
With more than 20 million people who have hypothyroidism (depending on which study you look at (1)) in the United States, you might have asked yourself at some point whether or not you should use vitamins directed at your thyroid. You wouldn’t be alone in asking this question which is why we are going to take …
Are you taking Synthroid and just not feeling quite right? If so, there’s a possibility that you may be taking too much. According to research, about 20-30% of all thyroid patients taking thyroid medication are taking more than they need at any given time. That means there’s about a 2-3 out of 10 chance that …
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. …
