As the gluten-free diet has gained popularity in recent years, you may hear mixed messages about it. One expert may say that gluten is toxic to humans (and …
Medication
Controversy: Is Coffee Bad For Your Thyroid?
Have you ever chased your thyroid meds with a cup of coffee? (I can’t be the only one who has done that!) Did you know that, for some people, coffee may …
Fluoride And Your Thyroid
A few years ago, I visited with family in Poland. At that time, one of my cousins was attending dental school in the European Union. She asked me, “Izabella, is …
How To Get Accurate Lab Tests When Taking Thyroid Medications
Thyroid hormones are “Goldilocks” hormones: the dose has to be “just right” for us to feel optimal. Doses that are too high or too low can result in …
Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s
Have you heard of low dose naltrexone, or LDN? Since the beginning of my Hashimoto’s journey, this medication has been on my radar – and in recent years, I have …