We ALL know and assume that Low Thyroid Function can cause weight gain. I often meet women that are HOPING we will find hypothyroidism as it may explain why their weight is so resistant, and are literally disappointed when their thyroid looks healthy. Now, It is the case that your basal metabolic rate (the beat …
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Two botanical supplements for hypothyroidism
There are TWO botanical supplements with good evidence in Hypothyroidism. 1. Ashwaghanda: Dosed correctly (ask a physician!), studies show that ashwaghanda can increase triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels by 40% and 20%, respectively, and reduces serum TSH levels by 17% from baseline. These changes are significant when compared with placebo! This basically means your …
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Got a Thyroid Nodule?
Thyroid Enlargements The Basics: As discussed before, enlargements in the thyroid can be found on clinical exams. A diffuse enlargement is most typically seen in Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism. Alternatively, a thyroid nodule(s) has a more irregular form. And, whether it’s a single nodule (solitary nodular enlargement), and/or many nodules (multi-nodular enlargement) your clinician will likely want …
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Should I avoid these foods if I have a Thyroid Deficiency?
I’m often asked about FOODs categorized as “Goitrogens.” Goitrogens are substances (Foods, Medications, Chemicals) that disturb thyroid function by interfering with the utilization of Iodine to make thyroid hormone. As a result, the brain thinks it needs to stimulate the thyroid with further signals. In doing so it will trigger more tissue proliferation of the …
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Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism
(ALERT: Personal Story Coming Up!) Post-partum, I did not feel great. I convinced myself it was normal! 2 years later, I gave in and went to see a physician. I was told my thyroid was “unremarkable” and my labs “normal.” I felt UNHEARD, UNCARED for, and honestly DISCARDED. I didn’t give up: ordered my own …
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Got Hypothyroidism? Eat this!
Why do I have a picture of Brazil nuts and Oysters? Brazil Nuts = High in Selenium Oysters = High in Zinc. The Pearls = good look, but don’t eat them! Our thyroid gland, when properly stimulated by the brain will make T4 (the fancy word for that is Thyroxine). Interestingly the most commonly used …
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