Author | Dr. Alan Christianson

March 8, 2024

The T3 Trap: Why ‘Higher is Better’ Can Backfire

Here’s something that will probably surprise you: the most common advice about T3 levels might be sabotaging your recovery. Walk into any thyroid forum, and you’ll hear the same refrain: “Get your T3 to the top of the range.” Thyroid experts repeat it. Patients swear by it. It sounds logical, […]

March 5, 2024

Vitamin E: The Right Amounts For Your Optimal Health

Even on a healthy diet, did you know that you might not be getting enough vitamin E? Even supplements might be the wrong decision. Today I want to have a conversation about vitamin E – what it can do for you, how much you need of it, and where you […]

March 2, 2024

Sleep Apnea: How To Test, And Treat, For Sweet Dreams

Have you had difficulties with the quality of your sleep? Do you feel exhausted, irritable, or just not like yourself throughout the day? Well, you might be dealing with sleep apnea. It’s more common than you might know, and I want to help shine a light on sleep apnea – […]

February 28, 2024

Salicylates: Friend Or Foe?

Are you unsure about the state of salicylates and your health? I have heard a lot of talk about salicylates, where you can find them, and how they can have an impact on your health. That’s why I want to dive deep into salicylates, and the research behind them. To […]

February 25, 2024

How To Lose Weight If You Are In Menopause

Have you found yourself dealing with sudden weight gain due to menopause? I would love to introduce you to some causes, solutions, and action steps that you can start implementing today to help you lose weight during menopause. Whether learning about how to lose weight with thyroid and menopause, or […]

February 24, 2024

Podcast – Navigating Thyroid Health: Part 1 of the Thyroid Beginner Series

As part of the Thyroid Beginner Series, Dr. C. discusses the prevalence of thyroid disease in this better health podcast episode. Despite affecting a significant portion of the population, many cases go undiagnosed. Moreover, conventional treatments like thyroid medication not only offer little benefit but also pose serious health risks, including increased cancer rates.

February 22, 2024

Testing Hormones: What Type Of Testing Is Best For You?

There are many types of hormone tests on the market, but how do you know which one is best for you? I want to help you gain a better understanding of your hormones, how to test them, and which tests are the most accurate, beneficial, and important for your health. […]

February 21, 2024

Step Three of Thyroid Recovery: Medications

The third step of thyroid recovery is understanding the key role of medications and when they’re truly necessary. In this article, you can learn more about the role of medications and if you need them or not.

February 19, 2024

Have You Ever Checked Your Lipoprotein a?

Have you ever checked your lipoprotein a? You might not have heard about it before, but we can consider it a very important market for our overall health. It is considered to be the single most important genetic predictor for heart disease. Today, I want to dive into what it […]

February 16, 2024

The Complete Thyroid Medication Guide

Have you been looking for the perfect underactive thyroid medication? There are so many options, it can often be difficult to figure out which one is best for your health. Whether you are looking or you are currently on medication, you need to know which is best. Today, let me […]