Why do my thyroid hormones increase even though my TSI is decreasing?
Often, we’ll see an increase in thyroid hormones in those with Graves’ disease. This is due to thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI), a type of TSH receptor antibody that binds to the TSH receptor...
23 Touko 202411min
Can a Health Coach Save Your Thyroid with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum
“Lifestyle should be the first line before you consider anything else.” - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum With less than 7% of adult Americans considered to be metabolically healthy, people are suffering like ...
21 Touko 202458min
What is thyroid binding globulin?
When hormones are not in their free form, they travel through the bloodstream while bound to a protein. Thyroid binding globulin (TBG) is one such protein. It binds to the thyroid hormones thyroxine ...
16 Touko 20246min
What You Need to Know About Peptides and Thyroid Health with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar
“Peptides have helped a lot of patients who were feeling stuck to get to that extra 10% of wellness.” - Dr. Jen Pfleghaar Peptides are chains of around four to fifty amino acids that work with your b...
14 Touko 20241h 1min
Can you restore your thyroid health if you have silver fillings and root canals?
With the widespread use of mercury amalgam fillings in the past and conventional dentists' use of root canals, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many people have silver fillings, root canals, or both...
9 Touko 202412min
How Optimizing Your Hypothalamus Can Improve Thyroid Health with Deborah Maragopoulos
“Most metabolic conditions are centered on hypothalamic dysfunction.” - Deborah Maragopoulos The hypothalamus is an important organ, but it’s difficult to understand. It acts as the central controlle...
7 Touko 202455min
Can you have a negative reaction to bugleweed?
While many people with hyperthyroidism take antithyroid medication, others prefer to use natural options for symptom management since the risk of side effects is much lower. When I dealt with Graves’ ...
2 Touko 202411min
How Genetics and Methylation Impacts Thyroid Health with Dr. Sam Shay
“If you know your genetics, you know your ideal.” - Dr. Sam Shay Methylation is an extremely important biochemical process essential for numerous bodily functions. The MTHFR gene was one of the first...
30 Huhti 20241h 4min
