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.

March 15, 2021

19 Reasons Your Thyroid Medication Isn’t Working

How is it possible that you could be on thyroid medication, and yet it just doesn’t seem to be working? Today, I want to share with you 19 potential reasons why your thyroid medications won’t work, and what you can do about it.

March 8, 2021

Worried About Biotin and Your Thyroid? Here’s the Lowdown + Food Choices

Biotin is an essential nutrient that you should be aware of. It can be especially important to those with thyroid disease regarding hair and overall health.

January 28, 2021

How to Test Your Iodine Levels

If too much iodine can cause thyroid disease, how do you know if you are getting too much? It is a logical question, and thankfully there are ways to test. However, most tests are not accurate, and in many cases, testing is not helpful. This article will help you decide […]

January 28, 2021

Hyperthyroidism: Causes & the Thyroid Reset Diet

Hyperthyroidism is the condition in which the body has too much thyroid hormone. It might seem like too much would be a blessing for those who suffer from too little, but it is not.

January 25, 2021

Is Ginger A Problem If You Have Thyroid Disease?

January 11, 2021

Does Iodine Prevent Breast Cancer Or Cause It?

I recently received a really good question about the relationship between iodine and breast cancer. It was so good, that I want to base our discussion today around it. Here’s what you need to know about whether or not iodine prevents breast cancer.

November 16, 2020

What are the Absolute Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Disease?

Recently, I received an important question that inspired something of a deep dive. It went like this: “Hi, Dr. C., I’m desperate to lower my thyroid antibodies, lose weight, and feel better. What would be the ultimate list of supplements to help?”

November 2, 2020

Is A Paleo or Vegan Diet Better (Or Worse) For Thyroid Disease?

One of your most asked questions is about different diets, specifically for thyroid disease, and how effective they can be for your thyroid health. So I sat down and I researched it, for 2 YEARS. What I discovered is so important for your thyroid, that I wrote the Thyroid Reset […]

October 5, 2020

A Brief History of Thyroid Disease and Natural Thyroid Medication

Today, I want to share with you a quick run-through of the history of thyroid disease and thyroid treatments. That’s because I think it’s always helpful to know why we have the various conundrums, debates, and conflicts we have in medicine.

September 21, 2020

Top 21 Thyroid Supplements & Vitamins for Optimal Function

I have something really important I want to share with you. I’m often asked the kind of nutrients that are helpful for thyroid disease, especially for those already on a healthy diet. That begs the question: are supplements even helpful for thyroid disease? If so, which should you take? How much […]

August 24, 2020

Causes of Hair Loss & How You Can Grow it Back

There’s no doubt about it: losing your hair is incredibly personal, and it can be devastating to your self-esteem. For our discussion today, I want to dive deep into the subject of hair loss, the causes of hair loss, and what you can do to help it get better.

August 9, 2020