About Tom Brimeyer

Tom Brimeyer is the founder of Forefront Health where his mission is to advance the education of thyroid health, formulate simple supportive resources, and empower a lifestyle that supports thyroid health and a life without limitation. Tom's work has impacted over 200,000 people spanning more than 60 countries.

If Sugar Isn’t the Problem… What Is? The Hidden Link Between Thyroid Function and Blood Sugar

By |2026-04-18T14:42:36-07:00April 18th, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Lifestyle|36 Comments

Hypothyroidism and diabetes tend to go hand-in-hand.

In fact, here’s something most people have never been told…

When your body struggles to regulate blood sugar effectively, it can make it more difficult for your cells to use thyroid hormone efficiently.

And when thyroid function is low, your body may also have a harder time maintaining stable blood sugar […]

Why Hot Flashes Aren’t Just an Estrogen Problem — 3 Hidden Triggers (And What Your Thyroid Has to Do With Them)

By |2026-04-13T07:13:37-07:00April 13th, 2026|Thyroid Lifestyle|10 Comments

What if there’s more to the story than what you’ve been told?

Well, it wouldn’t be the first time.

In the 1800s, doctors recommended cough syrup containing heroin.

Is that a chronic cough… or are you just addicted to your cough syrup?

In the 1940s, mental disorders like depression and anxiety were treated with frontal lobotomies.

You don’t really need […]

Doctors Call This Food ‘Essential’… But It May Be Working Against Your Thyroid

By |2026-04-06T07:29:23-07:00April 6th, 2026|Thyroid Diet|39 Comments

Are you eating one of the most commonly overlooked foods that may be working against your thyroid?

Whether you realize it or not… there’s a good chance you are.

In fact, many people today — whether they’ve been told they have a thyroid issue or not — are eating this food on a regular basis… without realizing […]

How Thyroid Health Was Supported Long Before Modern Medication

By |2026-03-29T20:27:42-07:00March 29th, 2026|Thyroid Diet|40 Comments

Odds are that the idea of relying on thyroid medication long-term has crossed your mind at one time or another.

Maybe even the idea of using something that you believe is “unnatural” makes you cringe a bit.

If our ancestors supported their thyroid health differently, then what can we learn from that today?

Say no more…

We completely understand […]

Why You Shouldn’t Just Use Magnesium Supplements with Low Thyroid Function (Do This Instead)

By |2026-03-20T17:55:49-07:00March 20th, 2026|Thyroid Supplements|51 Comments

There’s an important piece of the magnesium and thyroid conversation that most people never hear.

It’s one of the main reasons magnesium supplements by themselves often don’t address the full picture.

Now, if you’re currently using a magnesium supplement, I’m not saying you should stop.

Especially considering it’s estimated that 60 to 80 percent of adults fall short […]

Before You Take More Vitamin D for Autoimmune Thyroid Symptoms… Read This

By |2026-03-17T04:06:24-07:00March 14th, 2026|Thyroid Supplements|24 Comments

Did you know that a large percentage of people diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid conditions have low Vitamin D levels?

That’s right… Vitamin D insufficiency and thyroid symptoms are frequently observed together.

This is why so many people start searching for answers about vitamin d for autoimmune thyroid concerns in the first place.

Don’t have a diagnosis?

Many people struggling […]

The 3 Thyroid Diet Rules Most “Healthy” Plans Get Wrong

By |2026-03-09T07:44:23-07:00March 9th, 2026|Thyroid Diet|20 Comments

Your diet has a much bigger impact on your thyroid than you probably realize.

Sure…

You’ve probably been told that changing your diet won’t make much of a difference.

That once you’re on medication, that’s it — end of story.

But here’s the problem…

When you actually look at the research, it tells a more complicated story.

For example:

One study states… […]

Hypothyroidism and Ferritin: Why You’re Probably Not Iron-Deficient, Why Iron Supplements Can Be Risky, and the Test That Actually Matters

By |2026-02-23T07:23:55-08:00February 23rd, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Lifestyle|22 Comments

Have you suspected that you were iron deficient?

Maybe you had your ferritin tested and were told it was low…

So you started taking an iron supplement, assuming it was safe.

That seems logical.

hypothyroid woman taking iron supplement

It’s also one of the most common — and misunderstood — mistakes we […]

The “Adrenal Fatigue” Myth — and What It’s Missing About Thyroid Health

By |2026-02-15T21:01:54-08:00February 15th, 2026|Thyroid Lifestyle|49 Comments

I’m not sure what’s worse…

A) The fact that “adrenal fatigue” has become the default explanation for why so many people feel exhausted, wired, anxious, or unable to sleep.

OR

B) The fact that many of the most common recommendations aimed at adrenal fatigue actually increase stress on the body — while quietly working against your […]