Thyroid: Articles & Information
The following articles and podcasts present information on thyroid topics that are extremely helpful for the patients I help week in and week out.
I cover topics that are important to understand, like what kind of thyroid medication is best for your condition, when it is OK to quit medications, and what kind of natural products are available to improve your glandular and overall health.
The thyroid information I present here is designed to help you understand the following:
- How to recognize common thyroid problems
- How to prevent thyroid problems
- How some conditions, or comorbidities, make thyroid problems harder to repair
- Thyroid medication and cancer risks
- Why thyroid medication is sometimes necessary
- How to optimize thyroid medications
- How iodine may reverse thyroid disease
- And more.
These curated articles are written to be understandable by my patients and anyone who wishes to learn more about their thyroid. This information is an excellent place to start if you suspect that you are experiencing a health issue connected with thyroid function, and it may help you select what kind of thyroid medication is best.
November 6, 2024
Many people need thyroid hormones. For them, they are life saving. But many who take them may not need them. No one dreams of being tied to prescriptions forever. What you really want is for your body to work the way it’s supposed to: steady energy, clear focus, and feeling […]
November 3, 2024
Is iodine important? How much should you be getting? What kind of levels can help your thyroid? In this article, we are going to have answers to all of these questions and so much more. Consider this your comprehensive guide to iodine testing.
October 31, 2024
Today, let me share with you what makes nutritional yeast likely one of the coolest superfoods that you may not be using. It has a whole host of benefits, and applications, which can easily factor into your daily routine and diet. Here’s the whole story on nutritional yeast!
October 28, 2024
Do you feel like your food intolerances are holding you back or controlling your life? Do you wish you knew how to overcome them, and to do so in a meaningful, sustainable way? That’s what I want to talk to you about today, because I know there is a better […]
October 22, 2024
Today’s discussion starts with a question from a reader. It’s something I have been wanting to talk about for quite some time, and this really brought it home for me. So, without further ado, we’re going to talk today about whether America’s “low-fat diet” failed.
October 19, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
