Did you know that upwards of 93 percent of all Hashimoto’s sufferers are deficient in Vitamin D?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Vitamin D deficiency go hand-in-hand.
Don’t suffer from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
Well, you’re not fairing any better seeing as 94 percent to 98 percent of hypothyroidism sufferers are deficient too.
In other words, if you’re hypothyroid, then you’re pretty much […]
Have you suspected that you were iron deficient?
Maybe you’ve had your ferritin tested and started using an iron supplement thinking it was safe?
There’s a lot of misinformation out there on hypothyroidism.
I won’t deny that.
The idea that you can test your blood ferritin levels to diagnose iron-deficiency is a not just a BIG one.
It’s misinformation like […]
Have you heard about Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and its use in hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s?
If so, you’ve probably heard about how it can help improve energy and prevent fatigue.
Don’t get me wrong…
That’s a great benefit.
Who doesn’t want more energy?
But the truth is that increased energy is only one of the many benefits that thiamine has to […]
Your diet has a much bigger impact on your thyroid symptoms than you probably realize.
Sure…
Doctors are quick to tell you that changing your diet won’t make a bit of a difference.
Well, that’s what they are taught by the pharmaceutical companies anyways.
But it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to look at the research and see through […]
So, I’ll come right out and say it…
If you’re trying to lower your blood pressure through salt restriction or diuretics, then you’re in for a big surprise.
When working with clients, I see both low and high blood pressure.
It’s all about how YOUR body compensates for YOUR hypothyroidism, which is different from one person to the […]
Are you getting enough collagen to support your thyroid health?
Before you answer that, you might be asking… “What is collagen?”
Collagen is a special type of protein. It’s the most abundant type of protein, accounting for roughly 35% to 50% of all protein in your body.
It’s essential to support your thyroid and thousands of metabolic processes […]
Do you drink coffee?
Ever wonder if it’s actually good or bad for you and your thyroid health?
Some love coffee and say that they can’t live without it (more on this a second).
Others claim that coffee is nothing more than an addictive stimulant that is ruining the lives of millions of people who consume it daily.
Well, […]
Hypothyroidism and diabetes tend to go hand-in-hand.
Anyone who is diabetic will functionally become hypothyroid because their cells become blocked from using thyroid hormone efficiently.
And anyone who is hypothyroid will have a tendency toward becoming pre-diabetic and eventually diabetic because of how their body compensates for their thyroid condition.
In this article, which is based largely on […]
Using thyroid hormone the “right way” is just as important as using the right type of thyroid supplement or medication.
For example…
Not too long ago I began working with a new client and we got on the topic of thyroid medication.
As we talked about what she was using and how she was using it, it brought […]