The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

9] When the body is exposed to an allergen, histamine production increases and turns on inflammatory processes to protect the body from that compound. The allergist did an IgE test, and not only was this test unhelpful, but he had to pay for the test out of pocket due to his insurance. Note: Ulcers can be caused by H. Altern Med Rev.

Immunization

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 16, 2023

Uses and Benefits of Black Seed Oil Many of the medicinal properties of black seed oil are attributed to the compounds it contains, including thymoquinone (TQ), thymohydroquinone (THQ) and dihydrothymoquinone (DHTQ). Black seed oil also contains the antifungal compounds thymol and THQ. 2015; 95-96: 138-58. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2015.03.011

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In 2015, the FDA approved Sprout Pharmaceuticals’s Addyi, also known under the generic name flibanserin, for use by pre-menopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Moreover, despite the buzz generated when Addyi was launched in 2015, only one other drug has since been marketed. A one-size-fits-all approach.

Compounding

The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 26, 2023

Again, having low stomach acid further compounds this by providing an environment that is not well defended against bacteria. Remember, in my 2015 survey of 2,232 people , some 78 percent felt better when taking digestive enzymes. Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency in 2015: The Impact of Novel Intravenous Lipid Emulsions.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Please note, this is a very expensive probiotic, but you may be able to get it covered by your insurance if you have the right diagnosis. Note: Originally published in May 2015, this article has been revised and updated for accuracy and thoroughness. Saccharomyces boulardii fungemia caused by treatment with a probioticum. BMJ Case Rep.

Health and Personal Care Stores

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 8, 2022

If you aren’t able to use your physician for ordering, or have a high deductible insurance plan like I do, you may also wish to self-order your own thyroid monitoring labs. Some, but not all, insurance companies may reimburse you for self-ordered labs. Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 10, 2025

Optimize Thyroid Hormone Medications In a survey I did in 2015 with over 2000 people with Hashimotos , data showed that having a TSH level between 1 and 2 IU/mL, and in some cases less than 1 IU/mL, helped improve mood symptoms. 2015 Jan 15;277:32-48. Published 2015 Feb 2. 2015 Sep;29(9):801-9. Published 2021 Jul 28.

Immunization

The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 19, 2023

Many facts that you are going to read below, are based on the insights shared by over 2000 of my clients and readers, whom I surveyed back in 2015. A 2015 study out of England reported that people in an area with fluoridated drinking water were twice as likely as those in a non-fluoridated area to report hypothyroidism. [16]

Immunization

The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The lab also bills insurance (please check with your own insurance to make sure you qualify), and I love using it to get a discount on lab tests with my high-deductible insurance plan. Note: Originally published in May 2015, this article has been revised and updated for accuracy and thoroughness. 2013;5(11):4429-4450.

Insurance

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

You can self-order the labs and later submit them to your insurance for potential reimbursement (please check with your individual insurance to make sure they will cover the test). Even if your insurance doesn’t cover it, the ferritin test is not expensive, and you can use your Health Savings Account in most cases.

Health and Personal Care Stores

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 13, 2023

I started talking to Carter Black, RPh, my compounding pharmacist, about the symptoms I was experiencing, and he suggested that I have my adrenals tested. If you aren’t able to use your physician for ordering, or have a high deductible insurance plan like I do, you may also wish to self-order your own thyroid monitoring labs.

Health and Personal Care Stores

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 31, 2025

In 2015, my team and I analyzed the data from 298 clients and participants enrolled in our Hashimotos Self-Management Program (HSMP) who took the GI-MAP. Note that comprehensive stool tests such as the GI-MAP may not be covered on your insurance plan, so you will need to check. Published 2015 Apr 2. Published 2015 Apr 2.

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