Weight Loss Articles

Losing weight can be tough. I know it firsthand because I’ve been there myself. That’s why I’m sharing the weight loss information that I have gathered throughout my 30 years of practice as a naturopathic endocrinologist (and personal experience too). 

Here, I’ll talk about various details, including the many reasons why you aren’t getting fit—no matter how hard you try. For example, did you know that the quality of your sleep affects your weight

My weight loss articles will also tackle hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, and menopause, how they lead to weight gain, and how to avoid that. I’ll also go through the many popular weight loss diets and whether they’re suitable for your condition.

I’ll discuss the path to getting healthy—which is the number one thing for weight loss—as well as the food and supplements you should take (and avoid) in order to effectively shed the excess pounds.

More importantly, I’ll let you in on some “secret” information about weight loss and boosting your metabolism. Hint: it’s more than just dieting and exercising. 

So if you feel like giving up, don’t. My weight loss articles are full of information to provide you with all the information you need to achieve a healthy, fit body.

May 3, 2023

Beyond Medication: Achieving Optimal Thyroid Health

Here’s an important truth: taking thyroid medication is not the same thing as having a healthy thyroid. In this article, I want to tell you a bit more about knowing the difference of when your thyroid medication is working properly vs. the symptoms of being on too much thyroid medication.
April 16, 2023

How To Improve Cortisol Function

Hey, there! Dr. Alan Christianson here. This is going to be a very tactical podcast about improving your cortisol metabolism. We will discuss the pitfalls to watch for. I recently had a patient who had been struggling with adrenal problems. She was diagnosed as having very low adrenal function. Her […]