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.
September 6, 2021
Test results can be a bit of a tricky beast. Maybe you’ve been told you have Hashimoto’s, or you think you might have it, but now you have these results and you’re not really sure what to make of them. Don’t worry, because in this article I’ll help you make […]
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.
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 12, 2021
Iodine: We talk a lot about it, but how much do you need exactly? It’s a good thing, but it’s not a magic tonic. It’s just a mineral with a very exacting requirement, and the amount you want to get is what I want to help you determine in today’s […]
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.
May 31, 2021
Are you toxic in B6? While it might not seem obvious at first, it is an all too common occurrence for many people. That’s why I want to walk you through what it is, how it happens, and how you can avoid it. I hope you’ll join me on this […]
May 24, 2021
Sea salt is everywhere today, but is the trend good for you? Is there a health advantage to consuming sea salt? If you look at the long list of ingredients in many foods and supplements, you may notice sea salt as an added ingredient. And you may even feel it’s […]
May 10, 2021
Is fasting harmful when you have thyroid disease? If you have considered fasting, but aren’t sure about how it might affect your thyroid, let’s break down this topic for you so you know what action steps, if any, you should be taking.
May 6, 2021
For decades I’d wished that the answer was yes but I never saw any convincing evidence. I’m going to explain to you why I’ve changed my mind. Sure, I’d heard stories of a person here or there who felt that diet can reverse thyroid disease. Yet for any given diet, […]
April 19, 2021
Are you concerned about mold in your home? For today’s discussion, I want to key in on the link between mold, autoimmunity, and your thyroid. Let’s discuss what we know about mold, how it relates to your overall thyroid health, and some of the most safe and effective strategies to […]
March 17, 2021
Are immune tonics safe? What if you have an autoimmune disease? Are they even helpful? A reader recently reached out with an echinacea autoimmune disease-related question. I get a lot of these, and not just about echinacea.
March 15, 2021
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.
