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.

July 12, 2024

How Well Is Your Thyroid Working?

Interested in figuring out how well your thyroid is working? The American Thyroid Association recently surveyed over 12 thousand people on treatment for hypothyroidism and asked them how well their treatment was working.

July 8, 2024

Unveiling the Healing Powers of Ashwagandha for Thyroid Disease

Did you know that Ashwagandha can be used for thyroid disease and carries substantial benefits for your health? I’ll share the full story in this weight loss article.

July 3, 2024

How to Find the Best Thyroid Levels for Your Condition

I want to take some time today to discuss your best thyroid levels. Labs have a normal range, and there is also an optimal range that you are likely to hear about. Let me tell you a bit more about ideal TSH levels for your specific condition.

June 30, 2024

Can Thyroid Cancer Be Treated?

Thyroid cancer is serious, but it is treatable. Using the right steps, thyroid cancer has a high survival rate1,2. Today, let’s talk a little bit more about thyroid cancer, what you need to know about it, and if (and how) it can be treated.

June 6, 2024

How to Make Your Reset Last and Maintain Weight

If you have worked hard in the new year to get your body back on track, I’d love to help make sure you don’t lose ground, with the Metabolism Reset Diet. We’ll also talk about how you can maintain weight once you wrap up the program.

May 31, 2024

Reverse T3: The Four Top Causes of High Reverse T3

What are the main causes of high reverse T3, and how do you even fix it? Well, before we start there it helps to ask: How much do you know about your reverse T3 in general(click here to read more about thyroid testing)? I have answered this to many patients […]

May 29, 2024

Who Should Quit Their Thyroid Medications?

Have you been thinking of quitting your thyroid medication? Are you tired of feeling lethargic, forgetful, or struggling with weight loss? In this article, I walk you through the people who should consider doing it today.

May 21, 2024

Dr. C discussing thyroid information with a patient.

How To Optimize Thyroid Medication To Feel Your Best

Many steps involved in feeling your best. Some can be a bit tricky. One of the most important things to sort out is your thyroid medication.

May 14, 2024

Which Supplements Help Reduce Thyroid Medication?

Which supplements are best for helping to reduce your dependence on thyroid medication? In this article, I’ll walk you through the best ones for your health.

May 1, 2024

Helpful Resources for Waist Loss

Dr. Joe Tatta: Healing Pain Podcast – Nutrition Facts And Fiction About Pain Watch Now Learn True Health Podcast with Ashley James – Episode 307: Metabolism Reset Diet Listen Now Dr. Jack Wolfson: The Healthy Heart Show – Waist Loss Not Weight Loss with Dr. Alan Christianson Watch Now

April 10, 2024

Does Fasting Help With Weight Loss?

Getting started on your weight loss quest presents you with so many options. Things like intermittent fasting (Read: Intermittent Fasting), skipping breakfast (Read: Skipping breakfast to lose weight), and similar types of fasting have become popular weight loss strategies in recent years. But just how effective are they, and can […]

April 7, 2024

The Benefits of Natural Desiccated Thyroid: 3 Patient Stories

Can the right dose of natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) help you? Using 3 unique patient stories, I want to talk to you more about the benefits of NDT, and what you can do to start taking steps towards your optimal health today.