January 10, 2022
For a long time, I have tried to help people feel better when they have had thyroid disease. That meant trying to figure out the best strategies and options for them.
August 30, 2021
Have you ever wondered, “Can I stop taking my thyroid meds?” Several studies show that around a third of the people taking thyroid hormones don’t need them. Unnecessarily using medications can cause a greater risk of harm and open you up to unwelcome medical monitoring.
August 23, 2021
Do you feel like your age is keeping you from being as healthy as you want? Today, I want to discuss a massive misunderstanding about exercise and aging. Although physical and health changes during middle age may alter your health, age is less of a limitation than you may think.
August 9, 2021
How much exercise is too much? Is there even such a thing? Today, I want to help you reexamine the dangers of what some call ‘chronic cardio.’ This is a phrase coined by those who have concerns about the harm of aerobic exercises, but what do you need to know […]
August 6, 2021
Intermittent fasting is one of the trendiest ways to lose weight these days, but is it really that effective, or that good for your overall health? Is intermittent fasting superior to other methods of controlling dietary intake? Intermittent fasting may not seem like the clear-cut winner in controlled settings, but real-world applications tell a different story.
August 2, 2021
It’s frustrating when you know that something feels wrong, but your tests aren’t showing it. Today’s article is all about symptoms and thyroid lab tests, and what you should do if your labs say you’re normal, or even optimal, but you still don’t feel quite right.
July 26, 2021
Hi Dr. C, “My functional medicine doctor says my T3 is too low but when he raises my dose my TSH gets too low but my T3 does not go up. What can I do?” Lorraine
July 5, 2021
Is testing your thyroid on your mind? Where do you even begin? In this article, I want to share with you some of the main reasons why you might want to test, which thyroid tests you should pursue, and what you can do with those results.
July 2, 2021
Hormone replacement therapy has proven to be an effective and welcome relief from such symptoms, but is it safe? Does it cause breast cancer?
June 14, 2021
Let’s be honest: no one wants to be dependent on long-term treatment. Instead, you want our bodies to work, you want them to take care of themselves, and you want to feel good as a result – without depending on medications!