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.

October 4, 2024

How Does Iodine Cause Thyroid Disease Exactly?

From what we know, your thyroid needs iodine, so how is it possible that iodine could do it harm? This is a question I get all of the time, and I am more than happy to break it down for you in greater detail. So, let’s get to it.

October 2, 2024

A woman wondering how to remove excess iodine from the body.

How to Quickly Remove Excess Iodine From the Body

Do you wonder if you can take too much iodine? Do you have questions like “Should I take iodine at night or in the morning?” If these questions sound familiar, then you are in the right place. In today’s post, I’ll answer these questions and more. I’ll give you a […]

October 2, 2024

A doctor in a white lab coat making a heart symbol.

Lower Cholesterol Naturally: Diet, Exercise, & Supplements

Lower cholesterol naturally without relying on medication. Understanding your body’s “cholesterol factory” is essential to the process. Discover the power of diet, exercise, and supplements in improving cholesterol levels and heart health.

October 1, 2024

An Exciting Update On Iodine Testing For Individuals

Have you ever been told that you need more iodine? Have you heard that it’s important, but you’re not quite sure why? The tricky thing about iodine is that it is so specific. Most of the time you may be getting far more than you could ever need.

September 28, 2024

How Can Iodine Be Helpful For Your Thyroid?

We have discussed before the exact role that iodine plays in your overall health. But, the most important thing is ensuring that you’re getting it in the exact right amounts.

September 25, 2024

Eating To Improve Your Magnesium Levels

Magnesium deficiency is a real problem. We’ve seen data from the NIH saying that 68% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. When we have numbers like these, it’s critical that we figure out ways to combat magnesium deficiency — especially through our diet.

September 22, 2024

How Much Red Meat Is Safe For You?

Red meat. Is it something you should be eating or avoiding? Is it healthy or is it harmful? How much can you get away with eating, if any at all?

September 19, 2024

The Iodine Wars: Why Natural Health Experts Can’t Agree

Here’s something bizarre: there’s a supplement that mainstream medicine barely argues about, but natural health practitioners will fight over until they’re blue in the face. That supplement is iodine. Think about it, when was the last time you heard endocrinologists debating whether patients should take iodine? They don’t. The medical […]

September 16, 2024

The Truth About Turmeric: In Your Diet, As A Supplement, And For Your Best Health

Today, let’s talk all about turmeric. Did you know there has been a lot of new data coming out about it?

September 15, 2024

TSH Dosage Calculator: Find the Correct Thyroid Medication Dosage

Are you taking the right amount of thyroid medication? Here’s how to check if you’re getting the right dose.

September 12, 2024

Thyroid Disease & Cholesterol: A Complete Guide

Explore the connection between thyroid health and cholesterol. Discover how thyroid disease can affect your heart health.

September 10, 2024

Should You Be Taking A Probiotic Every Day?

If you were putting together a list of all the things you should take every day, the best suggestion is to make that list as short as possible. That’s because, if you make the criteria too lax about the things you take, you will soon be taking a whole lot […]