Get Off Your Thyroid Medication And Start Consuming Coconut Oil

There are many published studies on the relationship between coconut oil, metabolism and weight loss. Research shows that coconut oil contains unique fatty acids that stimulate metabolism, supply the body with tremendous energy, and promote weight loss. Most people are unaware that hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease and this is one of the main reasons why conventional pharmaceutical treatments are ineffective for more than 80 percent of patients with sluggish thyroids.

Why Thyroid Medication Does Not Work

Taking replacement thyroid hormones without addressing the underlying immune imbalance is like trying to change the type of oil in your engine with the hope that your transmission will stop failing…useless.

The ultimate effect of hypothyroidism, whether it’s caused by iodine deficiency or autoimmunity, is to decrease the amount of thyroid hormone available to the body. The conventional approach is to simply replace these hormones with either synthetic or bio-identical forms.

Patient doesn’t have enough hormones? Give more hormones. Simple, right? Not. (more…)

TSH Wars, Part Two by Jeffrey Dach MD

Endcrinologists Defending TSH and SynthroidTSH Wars Part Two

by Jeffrey Dach MD

This article is part two, see part one here.

Low Thyroid Condition – Case Report

Mary is a 57 year old female with chronic fatigue, dry, brittle hair, dry skin, muscle aches and pains, and depression, all obvious symptoms of a low thyroid condition.  Mary has been to a number of endocrinologists, primary care doctors and even sought advice from her hair stylist.   Her latest doctor prescribed a thyroid pill called Levothyroxine (50 mcg)  which has done little to relieve her symptoms.    In addition, she has depression, and her psychiatrist prescribed an SSRI antidepressant, called Zuloft.   She also takes Xanax for bouts of anxiety and insomnia.   Mary came into the office frustrated with her conventional medical treatment which was not helping her. (more…)

The Problem with Lab Testing

BACKGROUND

Before the development of lab testing, most physicians had to rely on the art of medicine to diagnose and treat. They had to come to grips with their underlying insecurities and infallibility, and fall back on their art, mind, and intuition. This required listening to the patient as well as doing an examination. As technology evolved however, we have abdicated this responsibility to technology — resulting in great harm to our patients. We have turned technology into a sort of omniscient deity — putting all of our faith in it. (more…)

Don’t Make These 2 Common Mistakes with Your Thyroid!

Did you know…?

Thyroid medications are among the top 10 medications prescribed each year.

Thyroid disorders are now more common now than ever before!

The thyroid is an endocrine gland found in the neck. As an endocrine gland, it plays an important role in the hormonal system along with other endocrine glands such as the pituitary, which is located in the brain, and the ovaries or the testes. (more…)

The Unreliable TSH Lab Test

 Chapter Two. The Unreliable TSH Lab Test

Suzy is a 59 year old post menopausal woman with low thyroid function.  About three months ago, she started her bio-identical hormone program which included natural thyroid pills.  After starting the program, she was doing well with more energy, better sleep, improved appearance of skin and hair, and resolution of her menopausal symptoms of flashes and sweats.  However about 12 weeks into her program, Suzy had a visit with her primary care doctor who did a follow up thyroid panel.  Her primary care doctor informed Suzy that her TSH test result was below the lab normal range, and therefore, her thyroid dose was too high, and should be reduced. (Note: TSH is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, and is made by the pituitary gland) (more…)