Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's

Hitting roadblocks on your thyroid healing journey is very common. Even so, it’s discouraging to feel like you’re doing everything right but not seeing the expected results.

Over the years, I’ve seen …

Often, people with a goiter will read the label on a bottle of bugleweed and be alarmed by the warning that it's contraindicated in enlargement of the thyroid.

This is understandable, as it’s importan…

Thyroid disorders are on the rise, and there’s a strong correlation to our increased exposure to environmental toxins.

From our water to the things we use around our homes, most of us are exposed to n…

Magnesium is one of the most critical minerals for optimal health. It plays a role in hundreds of reactions in our bodies, and its deficiency can cause many issues.

When it comes to thyroid health in …

Selfless Syndrome: it’s that desire to take care of everything and everyone before yourself, and it’s a big problem for those with any type of thyroid condition.

The term was coined by Dr. Alexandra S…

Many people with hyperthyroidism experience adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as a frozen shoulder.

Characterized by a painful gradual loss of active and passive shoulder motion, frozen shoulder is …

Research shows that many herbs can be beneficial for patients with thyroid conditions. However, not all products are created equal.

When it comes to herbs, we must be cautious about the quality of the…

Eggs are a great source of nutrients. Despite that, they are not part of an autoimmune paleo diet. Some sources even recommend that people with autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ Disease a…

Glutathione plays an essential role in detoxification and maintaining healthy mitochondria.

As the master antioxidant, it’s vital for those of us with thyroid autoimmunity, which is characterized by a…

Most endocrinologists recommend antithyroid medication such as methimazole, propylthiouracil (PTU), or carbimazole for patients with hyperthyroidism.

Unfortunately for some, this results in such a red…

Bone health is not a quick fix; it's a long game.

As people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, we’re at a higher risk of decreased bone density. Optimizing your bone health goes beyond ad…

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacteria that infects the stomachs of humans and is associated with peptic ulcer disease, gastric carcinoma, and gastric lymphoma.

While there are ce…

Intermittent fasting might not seem to be a good fit for those with hyperthyroidism.

While this is true for many, including myself, when I dealt with Graves’ disease, several people I work with are go…

Can radiofrequency ablation (RFA) help with larger thyroid nodules?

Without question, RFA is a good option for some people with larger thyroid nodules or cancerous nodules. At the same time, you need …

You should eat according to your current health status.

Most of us know that there’s no single diet that’s a perfect match for everyone, and while I often refer to the AIP diet for those who have Grav…

Acupuncture has a lot of wonderful benefits but do these extend to improving thyroid health?

I’m a big advocate of acupuncture. I’ve received it myself and often recommend it for certain conditions. W…

If you're experiencing muscle weakness or decreased muscle mass, there's a good chance it's related to your hyperthyroidism. At the same time, knowing that other causes might be at play is essential.

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Some people simply can’t tolerate antithyroid medications, and in some cases, the natural agents aren’t effective. When that happens, endocrinologists often recommend radioactive iodine thyroid surge…

If you want to optimize your health, you need healthy mitochondria.

Joining me to talk about mitochondrial health is functional medicine Nurse Practitioner Laura Frontiero. Laura has served thousands…

There are many health benefits associated with good quality sea salt, and it’s something I recommend to my patients and personally add to my food regularly.

At the same time, we know that too much sal…