The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cold intolerance is a common symptom many of us have… The thyroid gland has been called a thermostat for our body, as it helps to regulate heat. Cold intolerance is a common symptom many of us have… The thyroid gland has been called a thermostat for our body, as it helps to regulate heat.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I tried ginger tea, cut out caffeine, and took more magnesium. It started with a chronic cough, pain, burning, and choking sensation. I tried every over-the-counter product possible. I saw my primary care doctor, an allergist, a gastroenterologist, and an ear, nose, and throat doctor. I drank gallons of milk trying to soothe the burn.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Balancing blood sugar levels should be one of the top priorities for anyone who is hoping to overcome autoimmune thyroiditis (and adrenal fatigue). It was one of the first interventions I tried when working to heal my own thyroid condition, and it made a big difference for me. My answer is always, “There are two!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 7, 2022

When I began my health journey with nutrition, I was skeptical. However, there have since been some new studies, as well as concerns and questions from readers, that have surfaced, and I’d like to address them. In this article, we’ll discuss: What stevia is. But sugar can also be a major issue! The history of stevia.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 14, 2022

As someone who has a history of irritable bowel syndrome and takes gut health seriously, I use S. boulardii for children near the end of the article). boulardii has become one of my favorite supplements for restoring gut health, and poor gut health is a common root cause of Hashimoto’s. boulardii protected me.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I just returned from a trip to Poland to visit family with my five year old son, and I am reflecting so much on how far I have come in my health! The previous trip to Poland was in 2009, when I had a lot of health issues, but not yet a diagnosis. The last time I visited my family in Poland was in 2014. I was exhausted, too.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MARCH 3, 2023

A few years ago, I started working with a new client who was taking twelve different supplements from an alternative medicine doctor. I went through my magnesium questionnaire with her, and she turned out to be at high risk for magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for human function.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 1, 2022

Through my years of experience working with people with thyroid disease, I’ve found that food sensitivities are often a huge trigger for people with Hashimoto’s. I had heard that following a gluten-free diet would help heal a multitude of health problems, but I came to understand that it was much more complicated than that.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

As I searched for my own root causes, I found that many people with thyroid conditions can have multiple sensitivities to environmental toxins. Studies show that various airborne particulates are linked to an array of autoimmune diseases and thyroid-related illnesses. (2-4). How airborne toxins can affect the thyroid.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 6, 2023

I had worked and interned in various mental health settings as a pharmacy student for about 10 years, with the goal of specializing in psychopharmacology, before realizing that I had Hashimoto’s — and that perhaps there was more to treating mood disorders than a prescription pad. Depression is a topic near and dear to my heart.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 5, 2023

Hydration may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to Hashimoto’s and thyroid health, but having adequate levels of water is absolutely essential for all areas of health — and electrolytes play a crucial role in ensuring we stay hydrated. Electrolytes are minerals that play a critical role in the body.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Have you ever chased your thyroid meds with a cup of coffee? (I Did you know that, for some people, coffee may interfere with the absorption of their thyroid medication? [1] Why didn’t anyone tell me that I’m not supposed to take my thyroid medications with coffee?” Should I avoid coffee if I have a thyroid condition?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 14, 2023

In honor of Father’s Day, I want to recirculate my original Men’s Health article — with some updates. This article is dedicated to all of the special men in your life. (I You may have seen this article last year, around this time — some things have changed! Patients often experience hair loss.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Female hormones are thought to play a role in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions. Pregnancy, puberty, and perimenopause (periods of major changes in female hormones) are three of the most common times in a woman’s life for the onset of thyroid disease to occur.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We are exposed to many chemicals each day, both inside and outside our homes. Those of us with Hashimoto’s often have difficulty removing these toxins from our bodies — a factor that can trigger and worsen an autoimmune condition. This is why we need to be especially diligent when it comes to addressing chemical exposure in our day-to-day lives.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In fact, a 2007 study found that about 50 percent of people with hypothyroidism have SIBO, while a 2017 study found that levothyroxine use can contribute to the development of SIBO! In this article, we’ll explore: What SIBO is and what causes it. But what if those steps alone don’t work? You’ll have to dig a bit deeper.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 19, 2023

May 25th marks World Thyroid Day! This day helps bring awareness to thyroid conditions, and acknowledges those who have thyroid disease, those who study it, and the treatments that surround it. At the end of May, I’m always looking at ways to increase thyroid awareness. Did you know? percent of people.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 27, 2023

But then I got to a point where I was just so exhausted and irritable, despite taking thyroid medications and following a gluten-free diet. One of my favorite things to do is to be super prepared (just ask my husband!). This translates to having lots of first aid kits and a fully stocked medicine cabinet (or two).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 8, 2022

Selenium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that I see in people with Hashimoto’s, and research suggests that thyroid disease is linked to selenium deficiency. You may not have even realized that the anxiety you are being treated for is a very common thyroid symptom, but it is. Why such an impact on so many?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

I started studying Hashimoto’s in 2009, right after my own diagnosis. However, I’m always on the lookout for new protocols and the latest research to help more people heal. Since such conditions are often co-occurring in people with autoimmune thyroid disease, aloe vera can be used to help reverse them. (1). What is Aloe Vera?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

One root cause that is always on the top of my list when I begin working with a new client, is related to nutrient deficiencies. I have been writing this article for almost 10 years, and keep finding new and more reasons and solutions for iron issues, so I think you will definitely discover something new.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MARCH 10, 2023

Sleep deprivation is an important root cause or exacerbating factor for various health conditions — and it’s also all-too-common in our modern world. I’ve focused a great deal on resolving this with my previous articles on resolving fatigue. I’ve focused a great deal on resolving this with my previous articles on resolving fatigue.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 26, 2022

I have learned so much since that time, and serendipitously continue learning new things about Hashimoto’s, human development, natural medicine, root causes of disease, and recovering from illness, on a daily basis. The thyroid, carnitine, and disease connection. I can’t believe it’s been over a decade since my Hashimoto’s diagnosis!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 13, 2023

Those of us with Hashimoto’s often blame our thyroid for the many signs and symptoms we experience. It’s gotta be the THYROID! While the thyroid plays a crucial role in these symptoms and our well-being, there’s another link that’s often underestimated: the adrenal glands. Weight gain? What causes adrenal dysfunction?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Among the many symptoms of thyroid disease, there is one in particular that significantly impacts people’s relationships and overall happiness, yet it’s a symptom people seldom seek help for: low libido (low sex drive). While low libido may not seem like it would be a symptom caused by thyroid issues, it can be.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

That said, in recent years, studies have focused on the stress and thyroid connection, and have finally proven the consequences of stress on Hashimoto’s… and I am grateful that the many things I talked about 10 years ago are finally being proven in the research world. I often speak about the effect of stress on Hashimoto’s.

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