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.
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.