In Part 1 of this article, How to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies, I discussed why thyroid antibodies are so important as an early warning for Hashimoto’s, what their …
Thyroid Medications
A Pharmacist’s Review of Medications for Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism
For those with Hashimoto’s, optimizing thyroid hormones is one of the keys to feeling our best, while we work to remove the underlying triggers (such as …
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 …
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 …
What Does It Feel Like to Have Thyroid Disease?
Before my Hashimoto’s diagnosis, I had always been very polite, and described myself as a “diplomat.” People knew me as someone who maintained patience and …