Dr. Alan Christianson

April 25, 2024

Podcast – Troubleshooting Symptoms of Thyroid Disease – Looking Beyond Hormones and Medication: Part 8 of the Thyroid Beginner Series

Dr. Christianson shares his insights in this better health podcast on managing thyroid symptoms beyond the conventional approach of simply supplementing with thyroid hormone. He sheds light on the often-overlooked factors contributing to thyroid-related symptoms, which can make a huge difference in your health.

April 22, 2024

Podcast – Understanding Thyroid Nodules for a Proactive Approach to Wellness: Part 7 of the Thyroid Beginner Series

Dr. C explores safe, natural options for managing nodules, including iodine regulation, weight control, and nutraceuticals in this podcast on health.

April 22, 2024

Carrot Fries

This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. It’s also one of my reader’s favorites. Kids and grownups alike love it. And it uses one food. Carrots.

April 17, 2024

Podcast – Supplement Overload – Are You Harming Your Thyroid Instead of Helping?: Part 6 of the Thyroid Beginner Series

Dr. Christianson sheds light on the role of supplements in supporting thyroid function. We all want to care for our health, and seeking assistance from supplements is natural. However, it's important to remember that overconsumption can have serious consequences. In this better health podcast, Dr. C. warns against excessive use, citing startling statistics of liver damage as an outcome.

April 16, 2024

Can I Get Off Of Hydrocortisone?

I recently was asked a really important question, that I want to share with you. Can you get off of hydrocortisone? In this article, I want to tell you a bit more about hydrocortisone. If you need to be on it, and what you can do to feel better in […]

April 10, 2024

Does Fasting Help With Weight Loss?

Getting started on your weight loss quest presents you with so many options. Things like intermittent fasting (Read: Intermittent Fasting), skipping breakfast (Read: Skipping breakfast to lose weight), and similar types of fasting have become popular weight loss strategies in recent years. But just how effective are they, and can […]

April 4, 2024

Podcast – The Essential Role of Diet in Thyroid Health: Part 5 of the Thyroid Beginner Series

Dr. Christianson discusses the impact of various diets studied for thyroid disease, such as gluten-free, autoimmune paleo, vegan, and low iodine, and helps you understand their complexities. He also shares his insights on the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients such as selenium, iron, and B12 to support thyroid health effectively.

April 4, 2024

Do You Have Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

Do you have eosinophilic esophagitis? Or, maybe you have suspected you have it? If you think you do, or need to be sure, let me give you a clearer understanding of what it is all about (and what you can do to be sure you have it) in this article. This current health issue affects hundreds of thousands of people in the US.

April 1, 2024

Is Intermittent Fasting Right For Your Health?

Intermittent fasting has been discussed as a solution to weight loss. As a means to attain longevity, and as a way to help brain function and deal with blood sugar. How much do we really know about it, though, and are there any risks? I want to help you learn […]

March 30, 2024

Podcast – The Importance of Iodine for Thyroid Health: Part 4 of the Thyroid Beginner Series

Some people's genes work better in low-iodine environments, while others work better in high-iodine environments. Interestingly, people who are prone to thyroid disease may have a lower tolerance for iodine, making them more vulnerable to triggers, even at normal iodine levels.