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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ll expand a bit about two different genes that carry MTHFR variations, and I’ll break down the different test results and what they can mean, further down in the article. You may have heard of the term “MTHFR gene mutation” and may be wondering what it is. When I first saw my test results, I thought to myself, I have bad genes.

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Got Acid Reflux? And Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ve seen a strong connection between reflux and Hashimoto’s, and the two share many similar possible root causes, including food sensitivities, gut infections, and nutrient depletions. Acid reflux is common with Hashimoto’s, but is curable, and my story is a prime example. I tried every over-the-counter product possible.

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How Thyroid Disease Affects Men

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In honor of Father’s Day, I want to recirculate my original Men’s Health article — with some updates. This article is dedicated to all of the special men in your life. (I You may have seen this article last year, around this time — some things have changed! Patients often experience hair loss.

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10 Facts About Thyroid Disease

The Thyroid Pharmacist

1] My interest in Hashimoto’s was prompted by my own diagnosis, which came when I was just 27… almost a decade after visiting doctors who said my chronic cough, IBS, anxiety, leg cramps, muscle pain, carpal tunnel, hair loss, bloating, and new food sensitivities were just part of “getting older.” May 25th marks World Thyroid Day!

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Thyroid Antibodies Part 2: Mechanisms to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In Part 1 of this article, How to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies , I discussed why thyroid antibodies are so important as an early warning for Hashimoto’s, what their significance is in Hashimoto’s, how to test for them, and how to properly monitor them. The antibodies test is an easy test to do.

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Controversy: Is Coffee Bad For Your Thyroid?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know, and I hope that this article will empower and inform you about some of the things you may (or may not) have heard about coffee — like its effects on the thyroid and the absorption of most thyroid medications, as well as possible contaminants and other implications for those with Hashimoto’s.

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Solutions to Increase Low Libido in Those with Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Among the many symptoms of thyroid disease, there is one in particular that significantly impacts people’s relationships and overall happiness, yet it’s a symptom people seldom seek help for: low libido (low sex drive). In general, libido concerns are something we keep to ourselves.

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