The Carroll Institute Thyroid/Hashimoto's Blog
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Conversion of T4 to T3 — an important consideration with low thyroid function
When we measure thyroid hormones, the three most common markers are TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), free T4, and free T3. While TSH has gotten plenty of press over the years, free T4 and T3 are actually more accurate indications of thyroid function. Knowing their...
Unwinding leaky gut
Before reading about how to unwind leaky gut, it’s important to understand what causes it so you can identify the best strategies to improve your gut and brain health. Unwinding leaky gut is a multi-faceted approach that consists of following a restricted diet, taking...
Food sensitivity testing with Cyrex Labs
I use Cyrex Labs for food sensitivity testing because their tests are highly accurate, consistent, and based on the latest research and development. What’s more, they test for multiple forms of foods (raw, cooked, processed, and combined foods), versus outdated tests...
The Effects of Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism on Brain Health
The Effect of Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism on Brain Health Do you need to take the Leaky Brain Challenge? Read on to find out. The most disturbing thing I see in regards to Hashimoto’s is that although people’s TSH may be managed with thyroid hormones, their immune...
Brain Fog, Gluten, Your Diet and Thyroid Disease
Changing Your Diet is the First Step in Addressing Brain Fog and Thyroid Disease When it comes to addressing hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, certain nutritional and herbal compounds are invaluable. All the supplements in the world, however, will fall short if you fail...
Thyroid Disease and Brain Fog, How Hashimoto’s Drains Your Brain
BRAIN FOG AND HASHIMOTO’S THYROID DISEASE If you’re managing your Hashimoto’s thyroid disease yet still waiting for your depression to lift, your brain fog to clear and your memory to return, you could be suffering from the beginning of a brain degeneration....