Is technology affecting our cortisol levels?
In my opinion, technology comes with a big silver lining. Smartphones make it easy to communicate with one another by text and email (let’s face it, calling someone is …
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Which thyroid hormone is more important?
The thyroid makes two hormones: T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). The production of thyroid hormones is in response to TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), which is produced by the anterior …
What does high rT3 mean?
If you have been struggling with a thyroid disorder, your complete thyroid labwork may include reverse T3 (rT3) levels. I found monitoring rT3 levels to be helpful with treating …
Thyroid Labs and Adrenal Dysfunction
When it comes to checking for thyroid disorders, making sure that your thyroid lab order is complete is important. It is possible for these thyroid markers to be within …
When to Check Thyroid Antibodies
If you are suspecting a thyroid disorder, you have nothing to lose (but everything to gain) by including thyroid antibodies in your lab work. This is especially true if …
Should we check thyroid antibodies?
Thyroid antibodies are often not included in a lab order when screening for a thyroid disorder. We discussed what a complete thyroid lab order should look like but another …
Are my thyroid labs complete?
This is a question that I get a lot from patients. The answer is often “no”. They are interested in a second opinion because they are struggling with symptoms …
3 Steps for Successful Intermittent Fasting
It’s a new year and many of you may be looking forward to a new you. If you do not have a new year’s resolution yet, consider intermittent fasting …
Are New Year’s Resolutions Healthy?
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year of reflection about the year that passed and our hopes and dreams for the year ahead. These reflections often lead us …
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting involves caloric intake during a specific timeframe to allow a longer period of resting the GI tract. Also referred to as “time-restricted feeding”, “food timing”, or simply …