Thyroid medication (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. But do all of those people who take Synthroid (or any other type of thyroid medication) have to do it forever? Not necessarily, and that’s something I want to explore in this article. Article highlights: Why People Start Taking Thyroid …
Recent studies show that up to 64% of Americans drink about a cup of coffee each and every day (1). This isn’t a problem by itself (although it could be as we will soon see) but it can be a major problem if you are consuming your coffee with your prescription medications. In particular, I’m talking …
Thyroid hormone absolutely does impact both your blood pressure and heart rate. But what are you supposed to do if you feel good on your thyroid medication but you still have high blood pressure? How can you manage high blood pressure on medications like Cytomel, liothyronine, or Armour thyroid (which are actually amazing for thyroid …
