Weight gain does not discriminate based upon body shape, and it’s most attracted to people with hormone imbalances, chronic overeating, and an inability to cope with stress. So how do you win what appears to be a lose-lose game? I have a 9-point plan that works. I deal with constant, never-ending
Many of you follow my writing and understand that hypothyroidism means reduced level of thyroid hormone, dubbed “T3.” But you probably have not heard of reverse T3. Today I’m going to tell you why you should never ignore reverse T3, even if your endocrinologist does. First the Basics. The hormone
You may know that Graves’ disease is a type of autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). But did you know that Graves’ disease is shockingly 5 to 10 times more prevalent in men than in women? If you’re not a hundred percent
We all experience fatigue or low energy at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is temporary like after an all-nighter, or a bout with the flu. Whatever the cause, fatigue is difficult to deal with. One common but overlooked reason for fatigue is a missed diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Today,
Quick, what’s red, salty, chewy and delicious? If you said bacon, you’re close… and not close at all. Dulse is useful as a superfood for anyone, but it’s particularly useful for people with thyroid illness because it is goitrogen-free. I’m talking about dulse (rhymes with pulse), which is a kind
Located at the base of your throat, your thyroid produces hormones that control your metabolism (fat-burning ability); it also regulates the rhythm of your heart and your body temperature. It is arguably one of the most vital organs in your body. I am passionate about thyroid health, so much so
Think of chlorella as a potent detoxification compound. It has many other health benefits too, and it’s the topic of today’s article. Full disclosure, there is a full dose of chlorella in my delicious, patented superfood drink mix Yummy Greens® This article was published in Nutrients (September 2020) and it’s
Common but Strange Reasons for Insomnia: I’m cranky if I don’t sleep, are you? I am generally a good sleeper, but if I miss just one night of sleep, while writing a new book or article, for example…. I pay the price and feel miserable the whole day after. Do
The symptoms of anxiety are awful and can be disabling for some people. Every little thing you do can help, and one thing that people don’t think of is their stomach. Specifically your gut flora in your intestines! Let’s talk about anxiety. While everyone experiences anxiety a little differently, for
Many of you are taking thyroid supplements or medications already, but you might consider adding one more thing into your thyroid health regimen. Simple is best, and there’s nothing more simple or pure that I can think of than essential oils, which are basically extracts from flowers and plants. The
A misdiagnosis can ruin your whole life! I bet you’ve been told some pretty awful stuff by your doctors over the years. Maybe they’ve told you that you have anxiety, depressive disorder or BIPOLAR disorder. Maybe they’ve written off your symptoms as normal aging or menopause, or assumed you have
I like saying “I told you so” because it usually means you got my help years before everyone else. In this case, I’m talking about chronic headaches and migraines, and how these conditions are tied to hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone insufficiencies. Because headache and thyroid disease is not life-threatening, there
Go get some of your labs, we’re going to have a little fun with them! How ya’ feeling? It’s such a simple question and yet, I bet your own opinion of how you feel matters little to your doctors. It’s quite frequent that you’re told not to worry about your
Having dealt with thyroid problems many years ago, I think it would be great to share what I learned with you. Before I list the 9 toxins you may be exposing yourself to, I’d like to show you what the symptoms are because many times people don’t even know they
This whole article was inspired by my General Contractor Greg, who I helped feel better with one simple tip. I told him to stop drinking kombucha every day. It dawned on me that many of you think fermented foods are good for you. Another friend of mine Missy, gets MIGRAINES
It’s a scary thought isn’t it that you could have autoimmune dysfunction even though you may not have been diagnosed with a disorder yet. If you take my article to your physician today, they’ll tell you autoimmune disease is “rare” and here I’m saying I think all of us have
I made a commitment to dive into your inquiries, and true to my word, this blog post is all about shedding light on those. Today, we’re tackling the insightful questions you sent my way about thyroid dysfunction, peroxide treatments, and Hashimoto’s, following our recent newsletter discussion. Firstly, wow—your curiosity and
Broccoli and other goitrogenic fruits and veggies reduce thyroid hormone absorption, and here I have made the case against kale! You’ll be shocked. Let me tell you how I got inspired to write this blog! It’s kind of funny… I will share a recent conversation between me and my “bookface”