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3 new thyroid support supplements & other changes

3 New Thyroid Support Supplements: Thyro Fuel, Thyro Biotic & Hashimoto’s Ab Rx

If you’ve been following me for a while then you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes going on with my supplements.  If so, maybe you’ve had some questions… We’ve received a lot of interesting questions and assumptions based on these changes including several asking if we are going out of business! Let me put your mind …

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Do you have to take thyroid medication for life

Do You Have to Take Thyroid Medication For Life Once You Start?

If you were to ask your doctor how long you need to take thyroid medication the answer you would probably get is forever.  That’s a pretty scary thought for many thyroid patients and it causes them a lot of hesitancy in even starting the medication in the first place.  After all, wouldn’t you think twice …

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4 big causes of weight gain in Hashimoto's

4 Big Causes of Weight Gain in Hashimoto’s

If you have Hashimoto’s and you are gaining weight then stopping this weight gain should be your top priority.  I’m not kidding when I say that weight gain in thyroid patients can cause a lot of distress.  From the impact that it has on your psychological well-being (1) to the impact it has on your overall health (2), managing …

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the truce cost of hypothyroidism

How Much Hypothyroidism Will Cost You Each Year

Not treating your thyroid is costing you big. You might be thinking, “Well, it’s a good thing that I’m treating my thyroid then!”.  But are you?  If you are undergoing treatment for your thyroid but still experiencing the symptoms of low thyroid then whatever you are doing isn’t working.  Unfortunately, the way doctors approach thyroid management often results in …

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new hypothyroid treatment recommendations

Updated Hypothyroid Treatment Guidelines to Take to Your Doctor

If you’ve been a thyroid patient for any length of time then I’m sure you’ve run into the frustrating problem of trying to convince your doctor that your symptoms are, in fact, related to your thyroid.  Over the years, thyroid patients have repeatedly asked me why is it that their doctor seems so reluctant to even entertain …

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