Test results can be a bit of a tricky beast. Maybe you’ve been told you have Hashimoto’s, or you think you might have it, but now you have these results and you’re not really sure what to make of them. Don’t worry, because in this article I’ll help you make […]
Have you ever wondered, “Can I stop taking my thyroid meds?” Several studies show that around a third of the people taking thyroid hormones don’t need them. Unnecessarily using medications can cause a greater risk of harm and open you up to unwelcome medical monitoring.
Intermittent fasting is one of the trendiest ways to lose weight these days, but is it really that effective, or that good for your overall health? Is intermittent fasting superior to other methods of controlling dietary intake? Intermittent fasting may not seem like the clear-cut winner in controlled settings, and in this best podcast for weight loss, we explore why real-world applications tell a different story.
Hi Dr. C, “My functional medicine doctor says my T3 is too low but when he raises my dose my TSH gets too low but my T3 does not go up. What can I do?” Lorraine
Iodine: We talk a lot about it, but how much do you need exactly? It’s a good thing, but it’s not a magic tonic. It’s just a mineral with a very exacting requirement, and the amount you want to get is what I want to help you determine in today’s […]
Is testing your thyroid on your mind? Where do you even begin? In this article, I want to share with you some of the main reasons why you might want to test, which thyroid tests you should pursue, and what you can do with those results.
Sea salt is everywhere today, but is the trend good for you? Is there a health advantage to consuming sea salt? If you look at the long list of ingredients in many foods and supplements, you may notice sea salt as an added ingredient. And you may even feel it’s […]
Let’s talk about testing your adrenals. Here’s a quick introduction to the concept of adrenal testing. If you have unexplained symptoms, like feeling wiped out, faint, bouts of insomnia, poor stress tolerance, or anxiety, it is worth it to screen your adrenal function.