Thyroid
Hashimoto’s Leaky Gut Connection
If you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroid, you should understand that the condition is primarily an autoimmune problem and can cause Leaky Gut. So many women continue to take Synthroid or Levothyroxine and wonder why their symptoms continue to persist. 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with thyroid problems have Hashimoto’s Thyroid. But it…
Read More[Free Thyroid Web Class] Discover the Cause to your Thyroid Symptoms
[Free Thyroid Web Class] Discover the Cause to Your Thyroid Symptoms and the One Simple Test that is often Overlooked to Correct It. We are excited to announce that we will now be offering thyroid web classes online and they are free. One of the reasons that Dr. Augustine decided to start doing this is…
Read MoreAre You Miserable Living with Hashimoto’s Thyroid?
Here is a question from our facebook page….. Do you feel Miserable Living with Hashimoto’s Thyroid? QUESTION: “I take levothyroxine and have to have the meds upped every 3-6 months and still feel terrible all the time. I get sick at the drop of a hat. I am goi g to my Dr tomorrow to…
Read MoreThyroid Disorders Are Widespread but Misunderstood
The Most Common Thyroid Disorder in the United States is Autoimmune Thyroid In the United States today, thyroid disorders affect more than 20 million Americans, or more than 16% of the population. Women are 5-8 more likely to develop a thyroid disorder than men. However, most people don’t realize that many thyroid disorders are autoimmune…
Read MoreAre You Making These 2 Mistakes With your Underactive Thyroid?
After being in practice for close to 18 years, I have seen some repeated patterns for patients that have underactive thyroid. I have seen these same patterns so much, it is not a coincidence. In fact, there are 2 mistakes I commonly see that slows or stops any progress with thyroid symptoms such as weight…
Read MoreMissing Link to Hashimoto’s Thyroid
Are you at your wits end trying to find the missing link to Hashimoto’s Thyroid? Do you still believe that the doctor needs to “adjust” your medication some more and you will feel better? Let me straighten a few things out so you can get the real truth about the missing link to Hashimoto’s Thyroid. …
Read MoreHyperactive Thyroid – What to do
Questions from our Facebook page regarding Hyperactive Thyroid – What to do QUESTION: “I was diagnosed with hyperactive thyroid 27 years ago. I delivered my daughter at 28 weeks. 3 months later, I began radioactive iodine treatments. My thyroid is completely destroyed. The core is even gone. I have been having alot of trouble the…
Read MoreTest for Hashimoto’s Thyroid
To make it simple, there is a test for Hashimoto’s Thyroid on blood work. Actually, there are two: thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO), thyroglobulin antibody (TGAb). Even though most MD’s do not order these tests, they are very important. In fact, a common complaint that I hear from patients is that their Endocrinologist doesn’t even want…
Read MoreThyroid Nodules Q & A
Here is a question that we recently received regarding thyroid nodules. QUESTION: I’m confused. Have a friend that has nodule over 4 mm and they will remove half thyroid. Mine are 4.4mm with no surgery, but have Hashimotos. Why does she get surgery and I don’t? My throat closes and I end up with whatever…
Read MoreThyroid Removal Q & A
Today I want to share a question and answer from my facebook page. It was slightly edited for spelling only. I think you can learn from this particular case as she had a thyroid removal and still has persistent symptoms. Thyroid Removal Question: QUESTION: I had my thyroid removed. It was huge. I was told…
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