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.

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 […]

5 Ways to Support Thyroid Health with 35 Grams of Collagen Per Day

By |2026-02-15T21:03:20-08:00February 9th, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Supplements|20 Comments

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 plays a role in supporting thyroid health and thousands of metabolic processes […]

5 Common Thyroid Misconceptions That Leave Many Feeling Stuck

By |2026-02-01T14:34:08-08:00February 1st, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Lifestyle|65 Comments

Have you ever been told your thyroid labs look “normal”… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, moody, or just off?

You’re not imagining things.

And no — it doesn’t mean anything is “wrong with your head.”

This is one of the most confusing parts of navigating thyroid health.

You’re doing what you’re told.

You’re running the tests.

You’re following the “plan”.

Yet […]

The 3 Hidden Principles of Thyroid Medication Your Doctor May Never Mention

By |2026-01-23T11:27:24-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Thyroid Lifestyle, Thyroid Supplements, Uncategorized|11 Comments

Here’s a little-known truth about thyroid medication that almost no one tells you…

How you use it can shape your experience just as much as what you’re using.

Most people think thyroid support is all about finding the “right” pill, dose, or brand.

But after working with thousands of women, we’ve noticed something that completely changes the conversation:

The […]

4 Thyroid Weight Loss Mistakes That Make Everything Harder

By |2026-01-05T12:03:09-08:00January 5th, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Lifestyle|7 Comments

When it comes to weight loss, most people are taught to focus on the wrong thing.

Think about it for a moment.

If your hair started thinning, you wouldn’t expect a new shampoo to suddenly transform your overall health.

You’d probably wonder what was happening beneath the surface — what was going on inside your body that made […]

5 Essential (But Unexpected) Thyroid Lessons Learned After 10 Years With Clients

By |2026-01-05T12:01:28-08:00December 26th, 2025|Thyroid Lifestyle|20 Comments

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 10 years.

But instead of reminiscing about the past, I’ll get right to it.

At first, I planned to write about some of the biggest advancements in thyroid diet and thyroid treatment over the past 10 years.

But then I realized that there’s something bigger and more important that you […]

6-Step Daily Holiday Plan to Ease Stress and Support Your Thyroid This Christmas

By |2025-12-19T13:06:37-08:00December 19th, 2025|Thyroid Lifestyle|3 Comments

Want to feel your best this Christmas?

Who doesn’t, right?

The holidays are meant to be filled with joy, connection, and those cozy little moments we look forward to all year.

But between the busy schedules, expectations, and endless to-dos, it’s easy to feel the stress creeping in.

And when stress builds, it can throw off our natural rhythms […]