All Thyroid Patients Need Zinc This a bold statement but one that I think you will come to agree with as you read this article. Zinc, in my opinion, is one of the single most important nutrients for thyroid function. And, unfortunately, there is a large group of people who are simply not getting enough …
If I had a nickel for every time someone without a thyroid asked me if they should use thyroid supplements… I would have a lot of nickels (and I mean a lot!). Because this topic seems to be so confusing (and believe me, I understand why) I am going to elaborate on exactly WHY patients …
Thyroid Supplements and You Do thyroid supplements work? The answer is yes and you probably wouldn’t be here if you thought otherwise. But I do want to take a second to explain just how important I think they are. After treating literally thousands of thyroid patients, I’ve seen firsthand just how effective thyroid supplements can …
Why Treat Hashimoto’s? Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? If so, are you interested in learning how to manage your condition without the use of drugs or thyroid medication? It might surprise you that this is a possibility for some people who have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Today I am going to walk you through 5 natural treatment …
Is it possible to take supplements to help you lose weight if you have thyroid disease? Do they actually work? Or will they not work because of your condition? I’ve treated thousands of patients with thyroid disease and I can tell you that while some supplements may help with weight loss they are probably not …
Do you have thyroid problems? Are you taking thyroid medication? Are you also taking other medications? It may surprise you to know that there is a long list of medications that can alter thyroid function, interfere with thyroid tests or even interfere with your thyroid medication. This post will teach you about these medications, what …
Guggul extract is well known for its positive benefits and ability to treat various diseases in Eastern medicine. Having said that, it doesn’t get the attention that it deserves over in Western medicine. Guggul has been proven to provide powerful effects through clinical studies to promote weight loss, balance thyroid function, and much more. Does …
Supporting thyroid function may be one of the most important and rewarding things you choose to do. Why? Because your thyroid controls multiple systems that all interact to create your subjective sense of energy and well-being. These systems also control your metabolism, weight, and energy levels. You can improve these systems by using the right …
It’s estimated that up to 10% of people in the US have subclinical hypothyroidism. Statistically speaking that means you have a pretty high chance of having this issue even if you have tested “normal” for thyroid lab tests. Because subclinical hypothyroidism represents a treatable condition on the hypothyroid spectrum it’s critical to accurately diagnose and …
Fatigue is one of the most common (and frequently reported) symptoms of hypothyroidism. Fatigue is the result of various changes in your body including nutrient imbalances, poor mitochondrial function, and even tissue-level hypothyroidism. What’s more interesting is that in order to treat and reverse thyroid fatigue you actually need more than just thyroid medication. Why? …
