Author | Dr. Alan Christianson

September 7, 2022

How do you know if you’re too low in iodine?

Someone just DM’d me a question on Instagram: “Hi Dr. C, what are the symptoms of too little iodine?” I’ve talked a lot about the dangers of too much iodine for those prone to thyroid disease. The data is clear. Iodine is not ‘bad’, our bodies need it. Yet the […]

August 16, 2022

How to Update Your Supplements

Proper use of supplements can prevent nutrient deficiencies and help you feel your best. All too often people miss out on the simplest steps that help the most. The most common problem is that they have too many supplements from too many places and they are not sure which are […]

July 25, 2022

How to Treat Graves’ Disease Naturally

Graves disease can be scary. It often starts off with terrible symptoms like a racing heart and a sensation of panic. All too often people who have it go on for some time before getting answers. The core message I’d like to share is that Graves’ disease is treatable. Most […]

July 18, 2022

The Problem with Nutrient Panels

Wouldn’t it be great if all health problems could be solved by vitamins? I wish that were true. There are countless situations in which diet and lifestyle changes improve health. There are many situations where poor quality diets lead to health problems.

July 11, 2022

The 5 Most Misleading Nutrient Tests

Thankfully more and more practitioners offer nutrient tests. Yet they can be tricky. Not all tests are helpful and not all results can be taken at face value. Here are five standard tests that can be highly misleading and how to better understand them.

July 4, 2022

Benefits of L-Citrulline

L-Citrulline (Citrulline malate) is an amino acid that has been shown to improve energy levels, exercise capacity, blood sugar regulation, erectile function, cardiac health, and cancer risk. This article will explain its role in the human body and share evidence about its benefits.

June 27, 2022

What Causes Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are important because they are usually the first sign of thyroid cancer. Among all cancer types including breast, uterine, and colorectal, none are increasing as fast as thyroid cancer. The best thing you can do to lower your risk is to find out if you have thyroid nodules […]

June 6, 2022

Dr. C discusses the best thyroid levels.

What are the best thyroid levels? with Dr. Katie Rothwell

Are we to always base the prognosis on charts? Can we still reverse the disease? These are the questions that are digging into our minds. Let us know why “the results are not always linear,” the relationship of our weight to our thyroid function, and let’s learn “the creative ways to do better” with our thyroid issues.

May 30, 2022

Your Thyroid Neck Check – How to Do It and How Often

When was your last neck check? Has it been over a month? If so, you are due. Among women, no other types of cancer are increasing faster than thyroid cancer. The goal is early detection and a large number of those lucky enough to catch it early catch it during […]