Dr. Alan Christianson

October 19, 2024

A Deep Dive On Selenium For Your Thyroid

What relationship does selenium share with your thyroid? It’s a complex, and yet incredibly important one. So, if you have been curious, I want to provide exactly the right deep dive to meet your needs. Buckle up, because we will be covering it all!

October 16, 2024

5G and Your Thyroid Health

The recent introduction of 5G cellular is bound to change a lot of things, but is your health one of them? I have written about 5G in the past, but today I wanted to put together a more comprehensive guide to answer any of the questions you may have.

October 13, 2024

Do Brazil Nuts Cause Hair Loss?

Can Brazil nuts cause you to lose your hair? The short answer? No. However, I recently read something suggesting exactly that. As with most things that contain a grain of truth, or misunderstanding of a concept (keep reading to see where this idea came from), it inspired me to put […]

October 12, 2024

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Thyroid Dose Conversion Calculator

This is something that I came up with a long time ago, but I am now sharing it with you to gain a clearer picture of your health and your thyroid medication. My TSH dose conversion calculator is something I developed years back, and my doctors at Integrative Health have […]

October 10, 2024

Fluoride, Bromine, and Chlorine: Are Halides Really Your Thyroid?

Have you ever heard of halides? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t, but it’s something I have gotten a lot of questions about lately. That’s why I want to perform a deep dive into what they are, and what they mean for your thyroid function.

October 8, 2024

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How to Get Off Thyroid Medication Naturally

I recently received a question from a reader that I would love to share. In the following letter, she asked me how to wean off thyroid medications. I answer her question and explain important things you need to consider if this is your goal. If you’ve been wondering how to […]

October 7, 2024

Can the Thyroid Reset Diet Help Those Who Do Not Have a Thyroid?

A large number of people with thyroid disease have little or no thyroid function of their own. People don’t make significant amounts of thyroid hormone when:

October 4, 2024

How Does Iodine Cause Thyroid Disease Exactly?

From what we know, your thyroid needs iodine, so how is it possible that iodine could do it harm? This is a question I get all of the time, and I am more than happy to break it down for you in greater detail. So, let’s get to it.

October 2, 2024

A woman wondering how to remove excess iodine from the body.

How to Quickly Remove Excess Iodine From the Body

Do you wonder if you can take too much iodine? Do you have questions like “Should I take iodine at night or in the morning?” If these questions sound familiar, then you are in the right place. In today’s post, I’ll answer these questions and more. I’ll give you a […]

October 2, 2024

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Lower Cholesterol Naturally: Diet, Exercise, & Supplements

Lower cholesterol naturally without relying on medication. Understanding your body’s “cholesterol factory” is essential to the process. Discover the power of diet, exercise, and supplements in improving cholesterol levels and heart health.