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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Dr. Bernard Bihari is credited with making these discoveries about using naltrexone off-label, at lower doses. LDN can be taken in the form of a compounded tablet, capsule, liquid, or transdermal formulation. It’s also best to work with a compounding pharmacy that can help you titrate your dose correctly.

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Getting Quality Supplements

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This is because I had learned about various adulterants found in supplements, how some supplement manufacturers don’t actually put the products that are on the label in the bottle, or that the dosages listed on the label may be completely different from what’s in the products. We have 299 expiring in March 2025.)

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Is it safe to mix Benadryl and melatonin to sleep?

The Checkup by Singlecare

A 2017 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine , which examined 31 different melatonin supplements, found that 71% of the supplements studied had a dosage that did not match what was listed on the label. Instead, engage in soothing activities like taking a warm bath, reading a relaxing book, or meditating.

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Approach to Fibrocystic Breasts with Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

6) If you’ve read my book, Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause , you will know that hormone imbalances, such as excess estrogen – also known as estrogen dominance – can trigger Hashimoto’s. (6). Fibrocystic breasts used to be labeled as a disease, but given how common they are, they’re now simply referred to as “fibrocystic breasts.” (7)

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Sure enough, she read all the labels on her supplements and in her pantry, and gave her kitchen a stevia-free makeover. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana , or “honey leaf,” which contains the sweet-tasting compounds known as steviol glycosides. What is Stevia? What Are the Benefits of Stevia?

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Uncover Your Hashimoto’s Root Cause with an Elimination Diet

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Check food labels carefully, and be extra careful if you are eating out, as it’s difficult to know all of the ingredients used in restaurants. For further steps to uncovering your own Hashimoto’s root causes, I recommend picking up a copy of my book Hashimoto’s Protocol. As always, I wish you the very best on your health journey!

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Air Quality and Hashimoto’s – Is the Air You’re Breathing Making You Sick?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.