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The Thyroid Pharmacist
AUGUST 11, 2023
Thyroid hormones are “Goldilocks” hormones: the dose has to be “just right” for us to feel optimal. I get tons of messages from people who report that they had begun to feel hypothyroid symptoms after having their thyroid medications reduced, based on a faulty lab interpretation.
The Thyroid Pharmacist
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
What effect does fluoride have on the thyroid? As a pharmacist, I am always fascinated with the chemical makeup of different elements and how they might affect the human body – especially the thyroid gland. I have written extensively on iodine in this article ). A few years ago, I visited with family in Poland. What is Fluoride?
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The Thyroid Pharmacist
APRIL 28, 2023
I’ve shared articles on pain and will be sharing one on carpal tunnel soon as well.) While I didn’t realize this at the time, muscle wasting is indeed a symptom that is more common in those with thyroid issues. [1] Research has shown that as many as 80 percent of people with thyroid disorders also have muscle-related disorders. [2]
The Thyroid Pharmacist
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Having learned about the connection between food and autoimmune disease, I excitedly re-tested my TPO antibodies. Soy has been linked with autoimmune thyroid disorders, and gluten-free junk foods, bread, cereals, and soy milk can have an incredibly high glycemic index. [1] I felt better, and my thyroid antibodies decreased.
The Thyroid Pharmacist
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
You’ve heard me share often about how toxins affect our thyroid health, and we usually think about industrial toxins we may be exposed to in our environment — but did you know that the concentrations of some pollutants can be 2-5 times higher indoors than outside ? mg of fluoride a day, effectively suppressing their thyroid function. (1)
The Thyroid Pharmacist
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Though we may not think of it very often, the health of our breasts and the health of our thyroid are deeply connected. We know there’s an association between thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. Studies have shown that Hashimoto’s patients are three times more likely to develop thyroid cancer.
The Thyroid Pharmacist
AUGUST 4, 2023
I’ll expand a bit about two different genes that carry MTHFR variations, and I’ll break down the different test results and what they can mean, further down in the article. The word mutation makes it sound like there’s something wrong with the person, while variation is more empowering – and in my opinion, also more accurate.
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