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August 30, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Deprescribing Safely

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.

July 26, 2021

What Low TSH and Low T3 Truly Means

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

July 12, 2021

Determining Your Appropriate Iodine Level

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 […]

July 5, 2021

What Thyroid Tests Do You Really Need To Get?

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.

May 31, 2021

Is B6 Toxicity Holding Back Your Health?

Are you toxic in B6? While it might not seem obvious at first, it is an all too common occurrence for many people. That’s why I want to walk you through what it is, how it happens, and how you can avoid it. I hope you’ll join me on this […]

May 24, 2021

Discover the Hidden Truth About Sea Salt

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 […]

May 10, 2021

Does Fasting Hurt Your Thyroid?

Is fasting harmful when you have thyroid disease? If you have considered fasting, but aren’t sure about how it might affect your thyroid, let’s break down this topic for you so you know what action steps, if any, you should be taking.

May 6, 2021

Can Diet Reverse Thyroid Disease?

For decades I’d wished that the answer was yes but I never saw any convincing evidence. I’m going to explain to you why I’ve changed my mind. Sure, I’d heard stories of a person here or there who felt that diet can reverse thyroid disease. Yet for any given diet, […]

April 19, 2021

Does Mold Cause Thyroid Problems?

Are you concerned about mold in your home? For today’s discussion, I want to key in on the link between mold, autoimmunity, and your thyroid. Let’s discuss what we know about mold, how it relates to your overall thyroid health, and some of the most safe and effective strategies to […]

March 17, 2021

Natural Methods to Reset Your Immune System

Are immune tonics safe? What if you have an autoimmune disease? Are they even helpful? A reader recently reached out with an echinacea autoimmune disease-related question. I get a lot of these, and not just about echinacea.