Category: Thyroid
10 Hashimoto’s Facts That Every Patient Should Know
There are few topics out there riddled with as much bad information, misinformation, and just plain wrong information as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This applies to all thyroid conditions but especially to the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the developed world (1), Hashimoto’s. But, guess what? That’s not going to matter because we are going to set the record…
8 Ways Hypothyroidism Can Change Your Face
Most thyroid patients are well aware that changes in thyroid function can lead to problems like weight gain and depression but did you know that hypothyroidism can also impact your physical appearance and change the shape and structure of your face? It’s true! Your thyroid impacts and regulates just about every tissue in your body so it should come as no…
Will Taking Thyroid Medication Cause A Heart Attack?
I can’t think of a more scary headline for a thyroid patient than to hear that the very thyroid medication they are taking may be associated with a heart attack. This is especially important when you consider that heart attacks tend to impact older generations and that up to 25% of people over the age of…
How to Build Your Own Natural Desiccated Thyroid Blend
There were a ton of thyroid patients that were hit in the proverbial face when Nature-throid and WP Thyroid were taken off the market. These thyroid medications went from being some of the most sought-after thyroid medications to being completely unavailable in a very short period of time. Not only did this cause a lot of…
Adthyza Thyroid Medication Review: Should You Use it?
There’s a newish thyroid medication on the block that’s trying to make a name for itself. Meet Adthyza. It’s a porcine-derived prescription thyroid medication that, based on how it’s marketed, is supposed to be a cleaner alternative to the other thyroid medications on the market. But does it live up to the claims? Is it worth trying if…
Why Bodybuilders Take T3 Thyroid Hormone
Believe it or not, there’s a fair amount of information we can learn from bodybuilders, especially when it comes to hormone management. I’m not suggesting or even recommending that you follow their advice, but there’s no question that this community serves as a reservoir of knowledge because they are essentially using themselves as human guinea pigs (1). …
Why Is Thyroid Disease So Common?
One thing is for certain: The rate of thyroid disease appears to be on the rise. I say appears because we aren’t 100% sure if it’s actually true, which is why we are going to dive into the topic today. Believe it or not, it’s difficult to pinpoint how many people out there have thyroid…
How to Get Rid of Thyroid-Related Belly Fat
Let’s face it: Some fat is so stubborn that it feels almost impossible to get rid of. And fat in the belly has led many a thyroid patient to the extreme depths of frustration and anger. Can you relate? Well, if you are dealing with stubborn belly fat then I have some good and bad…
The 50 mcg Levothyroxine & Synthroid Medication Hack
It may seem crazy but the tiny inactive binders and fillers in your thyroid medication have the potential to dramatically impact how well that medication works for you. We often take these binders and fillers for granted because their dose is so small but the reality is that they can and do make a difference. …
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Thyroid Health: Is it Safe to Use?
It may come as a surprise to thyroid patients, but there are plenty of over-the-counter supplements that have the potential to cause problems with your thyroid. Even though some supplements may be beneficial for certain conditions doesn’t mean they will play well with your thyroid condition. The supplement we are going to talk about today…
