A long-known risk of thyroid hormone replacement use is bone mass loss. With millions on thyroid drugs, no one wants to hear this. I’ve been talking about it for many years, and now, mainstream media is covering it. It’s certainly not the only risk of thyroid HRT, but it’s one that’s in need of some serious consideration.
Until the 1950s, fluoride was administered to those with hyperthyroidism to *suppress* thyroid function. But there are many other serious concerns around this toxic halogen and the EPA recently lost a landmark case where the court ruled that fluoride poses “unreasonable risk of injury to health of the public.”
For those with hypothyroidism, carbohydrates are critical. I’ve seen too many people crash and burn on a low-carb diet—and lose a ton of hair.
Let’s talk about dairy and why it’s worth it for you to investigate whether it’s doing your body good or harm.
Manganese. You just don’t hear a lot about it. The term is derived from the Greek word for “magic” and indeed, the ancient Greeks regarded manganese as having magical powers.
Magnesium has been nicknamed “the miracle mineral.” It’s even been called a panacea. And it’s another mineral that’s “absolutely essential” for healthy thyroid function.
It’s fall and squash is everywhere: butternut, buttercup, delicata, acorn, pumpkin. So how about some squash pancakes?
Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.
Nary have I found a more wildly-challenged and wildly-supported health topic than whether those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s should supplement with – or heck, even eat foods rich in – iodine. Let’s break it down…
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. And according to Dr. Richard Shames, calcium is “absolutely essential” for proper thyroid function.
