Let’s review an interesting study regarding the ability of black cumin, a medicinal spice, to improve hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effects of Nigella sativa on thyroid function, serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) - 1, Nesfatin-1 and anthropometric features in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a randomized controlled trial. 49 patients … [Read more...]
Hypothyroidism and Miscarriage
We have discussed how most cases of sub-clinical hypothyroidism (SCH) do not require treatment with thyroid hormone. However, there is one notable exception – pregnancy. High level scientific evidence suggests that treating SCH can reduce the risk of miscarriage. Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism before 20 weeks of pregnancy have a higher risk … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #112
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how to find the right thyroid hormone dose. On Wednesday's podcast … [Read more...]
4 Simple Steps You Can Take Towards Optimizing Your Thyroid Health
In this week’s video, I discuss the four steps you should take to make sure you have the correct thyroid medication dosage for your healthiest self. Just because you’re on thyroid medication does not mean you need to settle for a lower quality of life – there are steps you can take to maintain and even improve your energy levels and vitality. Get help with perfecting your hormone medication so … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right Thyroid Hormone Dose
If you’re not feeling well, there is a good chance you suspect a thyroid problem as the cause. Thyroid problems are common and can certainly be problematic. However, it’s also important to have a balanced understanding of how to navigate your thyroid health. Let’s discuss one important aspect of thyroid health – a reasonable approach to determine your optimal dose of thyroid hormone. Dr. R's … [Read more...]
Selenium and Your Thyroid – A Summary of the Evidence
High level science, a systematic review with meta-analysis, recently found that selenium did not have benefit for those with thyroid autoimmunity. What does this mean? Even in light of this evidence, a trial of selenium is justified when considering a few important details. Let’s discuss. If you need help with your thyroid, click here. Selenium and Your Thyroid - A Summary of the … [Read more...]
The Most Absorbable Form of Thyroid Hormone
If you are someone on thyroid hormone who has been unable to find a steady dose, you are not alone! But there is good news. It has been shown that liquid form thyroid hormone is better at stabilizing thyroid hormone levels and therefore may reduce the needed dose of thyroid hormone. What is this hormone, why does it work and when should you consider it? Let’s discuss. If you need help with … [Read more...]
How to Eat to Support a Healthy Thyroid and Healthy Weight
Are you struggling with managing your thyroid symptoms and weight gain? Discover a few helpful diet tips that will help you effectively manage your leptin levels to support your thyroid and promote weight loss. If you need help supporting your thyroid and managing your weight, click here How to Eat to Support a Healthy Thyroid and Healthy Weight In Monday’s video about the correlation of … [Read more...]
Leptin & Thyroid Autoimmunity
Increased leptin levels correlate with thyroid autoantibodies in non-obese males. This is the first time I have seen documented that increased leptin correlated with thyroid antibodies in non-obese subjects. This finding emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet and metabolism for promoting thyroid health. If you need help managing your thyroid health and your weight, click … [Read more...]
Will You Become Hypothyroid?
The two main markers that usually lead to hypothyroidism are elevated thyroid antibodies and TSH. Here we discuss simple, effective strategies to help lower your thyroid antibodies and help prevent hypothyroidism. If you need help managing your thyroid health, click here Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s YouTube account Will You Become Hypothyroid? Dr. Michael Ruscio: Will I become … [Read more...]