Are you falling for any of these Hashimoto's diet myths? Find out more about what foods you should and shouldn't be eating if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. You probably already know that Hashimoto's can be managed or at least improved by changing or altering your diet, right? Well, if you didn't then allow me to be the first to tell you - changing your diet is a sure-fire way to either worsen or improve your condition. And many people know this. Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to "know" ...
Apr 12, 2021•11 min
The best doctor to see if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It's not what you think... Why does it matter what type of doctor you see if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Well, if you have this condition then you've probably already realized something very important... Standard doctors are just not very interested in treating the underlying CAUSE of Hashimoto's and they are all too fine with allowing your own body to destroy your thyroid gland in what they refer to as the "sit and wait" approach...
Apr 05, 2021•13 min
These supplements stop facial hair in women and may help to treat hirsutism by acting as androgen blockers. Learn how to get rid of your facial hair here. Are you a woman struggling with facial hair growth? Dark hair growth on the face is a warning sign of a hormone imbalance. As estrogen and progesterone levels fall this allows for testosterone levels to rise. As testosterone and androgens increase, you may start to develop facial hair growth. The good news? This can be treated or at least impr...
Mar 29, 2021•13 min
Eating disorders can CAUSE thyroid problems including conditions such as low thyroid and hypothyroidism. Learn how to fix the problem if you have an eating disorder and a thyroid problem. Did you know that eating disorders can CAUSE thyroid problems? And when I am talking about thyroid problems here I am referring to low thyroid conditions or hypothyroidism. Eating disorders, specifically anorexia and bulimia, trigger several changes in the body which have a negative impact on thyroid function. ...
Mar 22, 2021•11 min
How to test for Vitamin B12 deficiency. These 4 lab tests must be ordered to check if you have a B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency is INCREDIBLY common and most doctors are NOT testing for it correctly. The most commonly ordered test looking for B12 deficiency is the serum B12 test but this test falls short in MANY cases. While it tells you how much B12 is in the bloodstream it does NOT tell you if your body can utilize that B12. The good news is that there are other tests which you can ord...
Mar 15, 2021•13 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ The copper IUD (also known as Paragard) is an IUD and one of the most widely prescribed methods of contraception. This form of birth control is perhaps one of the best options available for long term birth control management due to its impact (or lack there...
Mar 08, 2021•12 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ What is subclinical hypothyroidism? Subclinical hypothyroidism is supposed to be a state of low thyroid function which does not yet present with the symptoms of hypothyroidism or low thyroid function. But there's one big problem... Most people with subclini...
Mar 04, 2021•9 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Did you know that thyroid problems can lead to acne? And the type of acne that it leads to is cystic and typically very difficult to treat. Your thyroid plays an important role in regulating skin moisture, hair growth, and it can even cause acne. How do you...
Feb 22, 2021•14 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Phentermine is one of the most common weight loss medications prescribed by doctors. But there's one big problem: It doesn't work nearly as well as you might think. Yes, it can help you lose weight but that weight loss is only temporary. In addition, it com...
Feb 15, 2021•12 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Levothyroxine is one of the most prescribed medications in the entire world. And while Synthroid isn't prescribed as often, it is still used frequently by patients with low thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Most doctors and...
Feb 08, 2021•14 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Are you new to the whole thyroid thing? If so, this is the video for you. I am going to walk you through the importance of reverse T3 and why you NEED to get this thyroid lab test. You will learn what it actually means, how it compares to other thyroid lab ...
Feb 01, 2021•9 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Did you know that certain medications can BLOCK thyroid function? This is very important because many patients with thyroid problems often have other conditions that require the use of prescription medications. Some of these medications can make thyroid func...
Jan 25, 2021•16 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ I probably don't need to spend any time convincing you that exercise is healthy, right? What you probably don't realize is just how important exercise is for your thyroid gland. Exercising (the right amount) can naturally help improve thyroid hormone levels,...
Jan 18, 2021•10 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production from the thyroid gland. In other words, your body is producing TOO much thyroid hormone. People ask me all of the time why I don't talk much about hyperthyroidism. The reaso...
Jan 11, 2021•12 min
An overview of the 3 major thyroid medication recalls that happened in 2020 and how they will impact the future of thyroid medication!
Jan 05, 2021•8 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ If you are taking thyroid medication then you should pay close attention to your TSH. While the TSH isn't a perfect test it can still be useful in determining how well your thyroid medication is working. This video explains the main difference between a supp...
Dec 28, 2020•11 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Did you know that testosterone can be used to TREAT women who have Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Many women with Hashimoto's suffer from LOW testosterone and this testosterone has a NEGATIVE impact on your immune function. Learn how to test your testosterone leve...
Dec 15, 2020•9 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Sustained release T3 is a powerful thyroid medication that not many thyroid patients know about and even fewer thyroid doctors. Sustained release T3, sometimes referred to as SR T3, is a thyroid medication that contains pure T3. It's relatively unknown among...
Dec 04, 2020•13 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Do you have the symptoms of hypothyroidism? Have you been told that your thyroid lab tests are normal? If so, this video is for you. The reason for this discrepancy has to do with how doctors look at thyroid lab tests and the results of those tests. Doctors ...
Nov 23, 2020•15 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ This is video number 2 in a 2 part series outlining which supplements actually help Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In this video, I go over some less conventional over the counter supplements which can seriously help patients with Hashimoto's but which are not oft...
Nov 13, 2020•14 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ This is part one in a two part video outlining exactly how to use Hashimoto's supplements if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland which results in thyroid gland destruction and low thyroid ov...
Nov 09, 2020•14 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Tirosint-sol is one of the newer (perhaps the newest for now) thyroid medication on the market. But just because it's new doesn't necessarily mean that you should use it. With this in mind let's talk about this medication to help determine if it is something...
Oct 30, 2020•11 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Iodine is one of the single most important nutrients for your thyroid. If you do not have enough iodine then your thyroid will NOT be able to produce enough thyroid hormone and you will have problems. And because humans cannot create iodine they must get it ...
Oct 21, 2020•9 min
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ It's not easy being a thyroid patient, that much is for sure. But there are things that I find that many thyroid patients tend to focus their energy on which are simply not helpful. This video will walk you through the top 6 things that thyroid patients wast...
Oct 13, 2020•12 min
Protein powder can and should be used if you have a thyroid condition but choosing the right protein powder is important. The benefits of protein powder including appetite control, weight management, the building of lean muscle mass, and more. But the only way to get these benefits is to use the right type of protein powder. Picking the right protein powder is important because thyroid patients have to consider so many things when making a decision. The type of protein powder, how much protein t...
Aug 28, 2020•10 min
Have you ever wondered about the difference between hypothyroidism and hashimoto's thyroiditis? It's actually not that complicated but it's a very important thing to understand because EACH condition is treated differently. In addition, what causes hypothyroidism does not necessarily cause Hashimoto's and vice versa. Hashimoto's will almost always result in hypothyroidism but not all cases of hypothyroidism are caused by Hashimoto's (the list is actually more diverse). Learn how to identify the ...
Aug 18, 2020•13 min
Is your doctor looking at Hashimoto's the right way? If they are not then this will have a serious impact on how well you feel and what type of treatments may be recommended to you. Doctors are conditioned to think about Hashimoto's in a way that doesn't serve thyroid patients. Learn more about what doctors get wrong in their thinking about Hashimoto's so that you don't fall into this trap.
Aug 05, 2020•12 min
Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? If so, you MUST check your thyroid. There is a very strong connection between your thyroid and your cholesterol levels. Low thyroid DIRECTLY causes high cholesterol and it's the first thing your doctor should check for if your cholesterol is out of balance. The problem? Most doctors do not do this correctly. In addition, many thyroid patients are undertreated on thyroid medication which means their cholesterol is high from that issue as well.
Aug 03, 2020•10 min
Did you know that you can take your thyroid medication under your tongue? This route of taking your thyroid medication is called the sublingual route. There are pros and cons to using this route and you should be aware of BOTH before you try it out. Not all thyroid medications work if taken this way and they may not work for all people but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood that they will be effective.
Jul 29, 2020•13 min
Has your doctor ever told you that supplements don't work? If so, you are not alone. But here's the kicker: Most of what your doctor is telling you about thyroid supplements is 100% incorrect. In this video, I debunk 5 common myths about thyroid supplements. With this information, you will confident in knowing that not only do thyroid supplements work but that they are also very effective.
Jul 27, 2020•12 min
