Several times a week I get patients who come in expressing to me that their endocrinologist told them Hashimoto's is not treatable and “doesn’t really matter” in terms of their overall treatment plan. Sometimes it is not even tested for a diagnosis. The most common question I get is whether Hashimoto's thyroiditis can be treated and healed. The short answer is YES! But as you read on, you’ll begin to understand that what works for one person, may not for the next, and so a one size fits all … [Read more...] about Can You Heal Hashimoto’s?
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Confused About Hormone Replacement?
Are Hormones Good or Bad? When I first graduated from medical school back in the early 2000’s, I have to admit was thoroughly confused by whether hormone replacement therapy was good or bad, and I wasn't sure if I should recommend it. I also did not understand the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. I thought they were basically all the same. Most people, even practitioners, are confused by hormone replacement therapy and don’t have a good understanding of the … [Read more...] about Confused About Hormone Replacement?