Thyroid: Articles & Information

The following articles and podcasts present information on thyroid topics that are extremely helpful for the patients I help week in and week out.

I cover topics that are important to understand, like what kind of thyroid medication is best for your condition, when it is OK to quit medications, and what kind of natural products are available to improve your glandular and overall health.

The thyroid information I present here is designed to help you understand the following:

How to recognize common thyroid problems
How to prevent thyroid problems
How some conditions, or comorbidities, make thyroid problems harder to repair
Thyroid medication and cancer risks
Why thyroid medication is sometimes necessary
How to optimize thyroid medications
How iodine may reverse thyroid disease
And more.

These curated articles are written to be understandable by my patients and anyone who wishes to learn more about their thyroid. This information is an excellent place to start if you suspect that you are experiencing a health issue connected with thyroid function, and it may help you select what kind of thyroid medication is best.

October 30, 2022

Finding the Right Balance of Iodine in Pregnancy

If you are planning to get pregnant, you know that your diet is critical for a healthy baby. Consuming the right balance of nutrients and avoiding harmful habits become even more important.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

May 23, 2022

Perchlorate Toxicity & its Effect On Your Thyroid

Thyroid function is back in recent news. In March of 2022, the EPA chose not to regulate perchlorate levels in drinking water. Current evidence shows that 16 million Americans may be exposed to unsafe amounts of it. Perchlorate is a known disruptor of thyroid function.

May 9, 2022

Why Were You Put on Thyroid Medication?

Does it seem like thyroid medication just isn’t helping? If so, you’re not alone. A recent survey of over 12,000 people found that, for over 80% of people, medication did not improve symptoms.

May 2, 2022

Can You Treat Thyroid Disease Naturally?

If you were diagnosed with thyroid disease, one of the first questions you might have asked was whether you could be treated naturally. When given a choice, the vast majority of thyroid patients prefer natural treatments. However, most are not given that choice. In this article I’ll explain: What natural […]