Secrets to Sleeping Well and Aging Slowly | Dr. Lisa Merritt

Many patients have thyroid antibodies for both Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s, with some combination of the main three types: thyroid peroxidase, thyroglobulin, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin...

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Though I typically prefer a natural treatment route, there are times when thyroid medication is the best option. That said, monitoring thyroid hormone levels is crucial to ensuring that the best treat...

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Liver biochemical abnormalities are seen in 15-76% of patients with untreated thyrotoxicosis - that is, those not taking antithyroid medication. This liver dysfunction is typically related to direct i...

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“Standing in the flow of energy that the natural world offers is foundational to health.” - Dr. Catherine Clinton The chemical/mechanical model has produced such an incredible paradigm in health. Die...

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There’s no one best diet for any health condition but there are certain similarities across diets that are beneficial for those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. For my patients with Gra...

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“You need a healthy gut to have a healthy immune system.” If you have hyperthyroidism, whether it's Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, or even subclinical hyperthyroidism, then you might won...

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Selenium is an essential mineral, particularly for those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto's. It plays a significant role in various bodily functions...

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“When I went back to see him, he was impressed with how much less everything was.” When it comes to thyroid health, diet and lifestyle are important elements in your healing journey. The AIP diet, in...

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