One of the most common things I get asked about is thyroid issues. A person can be hypothyroid (underactive) or hyperthyroid (overactive). So far, so easy. The difficulties come in testing the thyroid because, as we know, the vast majority of mainstream doctors will test the TSH and T4 levels, including an autoimmune antibody if …
New ZRT Urine/Bloodspot Thyroid & Iodine Test Listed
For those of you who don't want a full blood test done, I have some good news! I have just listed the new ZRT Comprehensive Thyroid Panel including Iodine for us. It is done using new methodology that requires blood spot and dried urine samples so doesn't need a full blood draw. It also includes …
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Free Thyroid Summit October Register Now
I don't usually promote the zillions of summits we seem to get nowadays but actually I get asked about thyroid issues A LOT so I thought this one might actually be useful for us all as there are some really good speakers on it - Perlmutter, Fasano, Vojdani, Minich, Axe et al and some unusual …
Nuts: Natural Anti-Inflammatories and Not Fattening!
I am always asked if it is 'OK' to eats nuts if you're trying to lose weight because they are 'fattening'. Er, yes it is and no they are not. In fact, the opposite is often found in studies, see here, for example: Nuts Whole Hazelnuts 13 Healthy Reasons to Eat More Walnuts Eat Almonds …
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New Thyroid TRAb, DI02 Gene and Iodine Symporter Tests
Hot on the heels of the new DUTCH adrenal test I listed a week or so ago, today I have added a couple of new thyroid tests for you, updated the Adrenal & Thyroid Tests Overview and added some info on Iodine Symporter Transport issues (ooer...). Hyperthyroid Antibody TRAb Test First comes the new Advanced …
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New Thyroid TRAb, DI02 Gene and Symporter Iodine Tests
Hot on the heels of the new DUTCH adrenal test I listed a week or so ago, today I have added a couple of new thyroid tests for you, updated the Adrenal & Thyroid Tests Overview and added some info on Iodine Symporter Transport issues (ooer...). Hyperthyroid Antibody TRAb Test First comes the new Advanced …
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Three Thyroid Finger Nail Signs
I saw this interesting video from Dr O the other day which shows some of the possible thyroid signs you can see on your fingernails. Check these out - jagged cuticles, selenium white lines and nails splits. Obviously, these can come from other issues too, not least low stomach acid, but if you have them, …
New Thyroid Factsheet
Just published this post on Purehealth blog but here it is in case it helps you too.. I am fare whizzing along with the updates to some of the factsheets in the Health A-Z! This time, I have massively updated the Thyroid Factsheet with a ton of info, tips, resources, testing and treatment recommendations on, …
New Thyroid Factsheet
I am fare whizzing along with the updates to some of the factsheets in the Health A-Z! This time, I have massively updated the Thyroid Factsheet with a ton of info, tips, resources, testing and treatment recommendations on, mainly, hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) as I get asked about this such a lot! In fact, I have …
Functional, Adrenal & Thyroid Tests All Now Discounted!
Instead of doing a January sale, I have managed to wangle some year-round discounts on the most popular Genova tests for you! I am particularly pleased to be able to quite heavily discount the main functional tests because these can be so useful to people but the price is a bit steep for some to …
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