Some people are able to wean off their thyroid hormone medication once they address what is causing their hypothyroidism. For others, however, the thyroid gland is already too damaged and [...]
A diagnosis of Hashimoto’s does not change how hypothyroid is treated in the standard health care model. So they don't run it. They often prescribe medication and send you on [...]
Removing the thyroid gland is like removing a wad of sticky chewing gum from the bottom of your shoe—some will remain stuck to your shoe. It’s the same with the [...]
When the immune system attacks the thyroid, the gland is slowly destroyed causing it to spill excess thyroid hormone into the bloodstream. This excess thyroid hormone overstimulates metabolism, causing symptoms [...]
A woman’s immune system shifts gears during pregnancy, and then again after birth. Although these shifts are normal, they can trigger a thyroid condition, particularly Hashimoto’s, in a woman who [...]
People with hypothyroidism typically have food intolerances, such as gluten or corn, and react to cornstarch fillers, artificial colors, or other additives in some thyroid medications. Also some medications are [...]
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Hashimoto’s can’t be “cured,” only driven into remission by balancing the immune system. Progress, not perfection, is the aim and most people see definite, objective improvement within three months. Do [...]
The specific tests ordered will depend on your symptoms and health history, so not everyone will need the same amount of functional-medicine testing that we offer. Our programs are curated [...]
When a woman goes through menopause or, in your case, has had a partial hysterectomy, the liver (as well as to a lesser extent, the adrenal glands) will produce progesterone, [...]