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July 18, 2022

The Problem with Nutrient Panels

Wouldn’t it be great if all health problems could be solved by vitamins? I wish that were true. There are countless situations in which diet and lifestyle changes improve health. There are many situations where poor quality diets lead to health problems.

July 11, 2022

The 5 Most Misleading Nutrient Tests

Thankfully more and more practitioners offer nutrient tests. Yet they can be tricky. Not all tests are helpful and not all results can be taken at face value. Here are five standard tests that can be highly misleading and how to better understand them.

June 27, 2022

What Causes Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are important because they are usually the first sign of thyroid cancer. Among all cancer types including breast, uterine, and colorectal, none are increasing as fast as thyroid cancer. The best thing you can do to lower your risk is to find out if you have thyroid nodules […]

May 30, 2022

Your Thyroid Neck Check – How to Do It and How Often

When was your last neck check? Has it been over a month? If so, you are due. Among women, no other types of cancer are increasing faster than thyroid cancer. The goal is early detection and a large number of those lucky enough to catch it early catch it during […]

May 23, 2022

Perchlorate Toxicity & its Effect On Your Thyroid

Thyroid function is back in recent news. In March of 2022, the EPA chose not to regulate perchlorate levels in drinking water. Current evidence shows that 16 million Americans may be exposed to unsafe amounts of it. Perchlorate is a known disruptor of thyroid function.

May 9, 2022

Why Were You Put on Thyroid Medication?

Does it seem like thyroid medication just isn’t helping? If so, you’re not alone. A recent survey of over 12,000 people found that, for over 80% of people, medication did not improve symptoms.

May 2, 2022

Can You Treat Thyroid Disease Naturally?

If you were diagnosed with thyroid disease, one of the first questions you might have asked was whether you could be treated naturally. When given a choice, the vast majority of thyroid patients prefer natural treatments. However, most are not given that choice. In this article I’ll explain: What natural […]

April 25, 2022

14 Worst Foods to Avoid for Hashimoto’s

What are the worst foods for you if you have Hashimoto’s? There are several things to consider because not everyone is the same.

April 11, 2022

Which Should You Heal First, Your Adrenals or Your Thyroid?

Hi Dr. C, I’m excited to start the Thyroid Reset Diet, but my functional medicine practitioner said I have to treat my adrenals before my thyroid. I thought it was the other way around. Which should I heal first, my adrenal or my thyroid?