I love this time of year… the holidays are an amazing opportunity to slow down and relax with family, as well as reflect on the past and future. Plus, the new year is always a great time to start fresh! Over the past few years, my readers, clients, colleagues, team members and family have helped me evolve in so many ways as a human being, healer, friend, …
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Which Thyroid Medication Is Best?
In my past life, before I found my life’s calling of helping people with thyroid conditions take back their health as the “Thyroid Pharmacist”, I worked as a consultant pharmacist who was focused on optimizing medications for people with disabilities and the elderly. While my official job title was Consultant Pharmacist, I really felt that the most important …
The Thyroid and Formaldehyde Connection
While doing some initial fact finding for the Hashimoto’s Protocol book back in 2015, I came across some research suggesting that formaldehyde could have a negative effect on the thyroid gland. This was new information to me, but I was not surprised, as any toxin in great amounts can have an adverse reaction on our thyroid gland, which is our very own …
Which Supplements Actually Help Hashimoto’s?
Over the years, I have researched, evaluated, purchased and tried a variety of medications, supplements and lifestyle changes to determine which would be most helpful in overcoming Hashimoto’s. Evaluating the safety, efficacy and cost of various treatments was a large part of my training as a pharmacist, and I have put my training to good use in overcoming …
8 Benefits of the Infrared Sauna That Can Reduce Symptoms of Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism
There are common underlying root causes in Hashimoto’s, including nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, an impaired ability to handle stress, intestinal permeability, chronic infections and an impaired ability to handle toxins. In many cases, a person will have more than just one root cause, and addressing all of these elements can help us feel better. …
How to Lose Weight With Hashimoto’s
Weight gain is a common symptom of thyroid disease. Like many people with Hashimoto’s, I struggled with both weight gain and weight loss throughout my thyroid journey. When people struggle with their weight, eventually they look to the thyroid, so in some ways we can thank our bodies for letting us know there is something going on that we need to focus …
Is Gluten the Root Cause of Your Thyroid Condition?
As the gluten free diet has gained popularity in recent years, you may hear mixed messages about this… One expert may say that gluten is toxic to humans (and all living things), and many alternative health experts recommend gluten free as a “cure-all” for various diseases. On the other hand, conventional medicine experts will say that the gluten free diet is …
New Year, New Cookbook, New Goals!
Hello, I hope this message finds you well! I am enjoying some time relaxing with my family in Boulder, Colorado! My parents drove down from Chicago with their Pomeranian Winkee, and I can’t wait to dress up their dog and our dog Boomer in Christmas clothes (one of my guilty pleasures!). I may post some pictures on Instagram :-) For now, I wanted …
Getting Support in Hashimoto’s
As you may know, I like encouraging my readers to be proactive health seekers. Most of my writing to date has focused on taking charge of your health and being your own health advocate. But it’s important to remember that a health journey is better when you’re not alone. Many of us may try to put on a show that there’s nothing wrong with us. However, …
Controversy: Is Coffee Bad For Your Thyroid? Myths and Truths!
The other day I went to dinner with a friend of mine who I hadn’t seen in awhile. She is a beautiful, smart, funny and assertive woman who has been under the care of the best doctors around and taking thyroid medications, yet she was experiencing several thyroid symptoms, including dry skin, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, hair loss, and cold …
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