Tag: Therapies
Thyroid Therapies You can use (at Home) Without a Doctor
One of the most frustrating aspects of having a thyroid problem is getting the right treatment/therapy. For most people, this includes changing up the medication they are taking to include some combination of T4 + T3 medication. If you aren’t familiar with this idea and why it is so superior to taking just Synthroid/levothyroxine alone…
RAI Exposure Increases Cancer Risk in Other Organs/Tissues
There are about 4.5 million people in the United States (and more in the world) with hyperthyroidism. *This number is calculated by taking the population of the US and multiplying it by the prevalence of hyperthyroidism which is 1.2%. A large majority of these people have undergone RAI to treat their hyperthyroidism. A new study (1)…
Why Treating Hypothyroidism as a Chronic Disease Is Incorrect
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…
Armour Thyroid Dosage Guide: Are you Taking Enough?
Are you currently taking Armour Thyroid but not sure that your dose is where it should be? Are you still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, or hair loss even after transitioning from levothyroxine to Armour? Are you thinking about switching medications but not sure if Armour is right for you? If so, this article is…
Can you Stop Taking Thyroid Medication Once You Start?
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…
Should you Take Thyroid Glandular Support Supplements?
Thyroid glandulars may be the most potent over-the-counter ingredients that thyroid patients can take. But does that mean you should take them? The answer, as usual, is that it depends. There are huge benefits that you may be able to realize while using thyroid glandulars but only if you are using the right type and…
The Thyroid Controversy: Where Doctors Go Wrong
This is lesson #2 in my thyroid beginner series which is primarily designed for those who are building a foundation of knowledge in thyroid dysfunction or for those who have recently been diagnosed. Today we will be discussing why there is so much controversy surrounding thyroid treatment and why it can be difficult to get…
