Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Disease
Levothyroxine (T4 only) drugs such as the brand Synthroid are the drug of choice in mainstream medicine. Some people do great on them, but not all. If you are not doing well on your thyroid medication, learn about the options. While thyroid medication is a key component to wellness with hypothyroidism, there are other key factors to consider including adrenal function, sex hormone balance, food sensitivities, digestion, liver health, infections, and nutrient deficiencies.
I’ve long wanted to include an article at Hypothyroid Mom with yoga poses for hypothyroidism. I asked Dr. Savanur to include yoga poses of varying abilities including poses for beginners and more advanced poses for the yoga-lovers on my site. Consult with a qualified yoga teacher to ensure proper alignment and safe transitioning in and out of poses. [Read more…]
Low-dose Naltrexone. Have you heard of it?
Has your doctor tried it? Probably not. This little-known prescription is a game changer for many of my Hypothyroid Mom readers with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, yet few doctors prescribe it. If you are interested in resources to help you locate an LDN prescribing doctor in your region, book an individual consult on my calendar at this link here: Let’s Talk.
Hormone expert and chef Magdalena Wszelaki uses everyday food to help women with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, menopause, adrenal fatigue, PCOS and estrogen dominance (fibroids, endometriosis, fibrocystic breasts) find their hormonal balance, naturally. I gave Magdalena a tough request.
“Give me 10 of your favorite recipes that support the immune system and improve thyroid health, but they MUST taste great.”
And she delivered.
[You may be wondering how to print out the recipes in this article for your collection or any material at Hypothyroid Mom. Go to the article you wish to print, then select File then Print or type command P. This will open a printing window where you select your settings and print.]
“I lost inches almost immediately. I don’t weigh myself but I’m down 1 1/2 to 2 sizes. My heartburn is significantly less and gas is almost gone.”
However I’ve also heard from a few readers experiencing side effects including fatigue, headaches,muscle cramps, anxiety, nausea, and flu-like symptoms.
I’ve been digging around the internet. It seems that some health experts caution that the ketogenic diet can disturb a woman’s hormones. However I’ve heard from enough women with hypothyroidism of all ages raving about the benefits, to know there must be more to it. According to this double board-certified OB-GYN and Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine expert, an ALKALINE ketogenic diet may be the most powerful lifestyle change that women and men can make. [Read more…]
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: what is it and what can you do to finally start feeling better? [Read more…]
I had trouble sleeping one night and turned on the TV. Naomi Whittel was on the QVC shopping channel talking about how she used the Nobel Prize winning science of Autophagy to heal her autoimmune disease and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. [Read more…]
