Why Is Having A Thyroid Condition So Hard?
The hardest part of having a thyroid condition is different for everyone, but there are some common struggles that many people face. One of the biggest challenges is the unpredictability of it all. Some days, a person might feel fine, while other days, symptoms like fatigue or anxiety can be overwhelming. Whether it’s the sluggishness […]
Understanding Hashimoto’s Symptoms
Understanding Hashimoto’s Symptoms Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Understanding the symptoms of Hashimoto’s is crucial for early diagnosis and effective management. Common Symptoms of Hashimoto’s 1. Fatigue […]
What Are Thyroid Antibodies?
What Are Thyroid Antibodies? Unless you’ve been in a biology or immunology class recently, you may not be familiar with antibodies. Antibodies are a normal part of our immune system. Your body makes them in order to “tag” or “mark” foreign bacteria or viruses that are harmful. Once tagged, your immune system can recognize these foreign invaders and […]
How To Exercise For Your Thyroid
Is your current exercise routine sabotaging your thyroid health? If you have a thyroid condition, you may be experiencing one or more of the following when it comes to exercise: You’re exhausted and can’t imagine attempting exercise or even making it to the gym You’re making exercise a regular habit but you find that it […]
Three reasons you still have symptoms on Synthroid
Synthroid (also know as levothyroxine) is a synthetic form of T4 and the most common medication prescribed for hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, many people continue to experience chronic and debilitating symptoms of hypothyroidism on Synthroid, including: – fatigue – weight gain – brain fog – hair loss – low mood – and more… There are three BIG […]
The 3 Thyroid Nutrients I Check In Every Single Patient
Today I want to share 3 specific nutrients that I make sure to check in every single thyroid patient I see. These nutrients tend to be chronically low in most people with thyroid conditions and this alone can be a major contributing factor to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, muscle aches and more. […]
Desiccated Thyroid – 5 things you need to know
Updated as of August 2025 As a Naturopathic Doctor focusing in thyroid health, I get asked about Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) almost daily—by patients looking for answers and by colleagues seeking clarity. With years of clinical experience, advanced training (both learning and teaching!) and a practice dedicated to helping people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, I’ve […]
High Cholesterol? It Could Be Your Thyroid.
Do you have high cholesterol? You may want to check your thyroid levels! Earlier this year the U.S. Secretaries of Health and Agriculture joined the American Health Association in stating that dietary cholesterol (the kind we get from eggs and meat products, for example) is no longer a nutrient of concern. After 50 years of […]