Symptoms of Thyroid Problems & Remedies That Help
Because it serves as the body's thermostat, thyroid problems can cause widespread symptoms. Here's what to watch for and how to treat issues.
Kombu: Edible Kelp for Digestion, Thyroid Function & More
Fresh and dried kombu (an edible kelp) provides many nutritional benefits, as it's one of the top foods rich in iodine. It can help improve digestion and thyroid function. Learn how to use.
Iodine-Rich Foods & Benefits for the Thyroid, Etc.
Iodine-rich foods prevent iodine deficiency, support thyroid health and maintain healthy skin. Learn how much you need and where to find these foods.
Cruciferous Vegetables: Cancer Killer or Thyroid Killer?
Cruciferous vegetables are unique because they help kill cancer cells and support detoxification but may cause thyroid issues. Are they good or bad for you?
Red Light Therapy Cuts Thyroid Medication Needed in Hashimoto's Patients
A small placebo-controlled trial found that laser light treatment let Hashimoto's patients need far less thyroid hormone medication nine months later, a result worth understanding correctly before drawing conclusions.
Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid, Muscles & More
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that's popular in Ayurvedic medicine. Learn about the long list of ashwagandha benefits, uses, dosage, side effects and more.
Bladderwrack Benefits for Thyroid Health, Digestion & Healthy Aging
Bladderwrack is a common brown algae that's valued for its iodine, antioxidant and fiber content. It's used to aid digestion, promote healthy aging and much more.
Tyrosine Benefits for Brain & Thyroid Health (+ Foods & Dosage Info)
Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid and common supplement taken to support mental health, energy levels and more. Find out what you need to know here.
Brazil Nuts: Benefits, Selenium, How Many a Day & Side Effects
Why one Brazil nut carries more selenium than most people need in a day, what the trials show for your thyroid, antioxidant enzymes and cholesterol, and why one to two a day is the right amount.
Broccoli: Benefits, Nutrition, Cooking & Side Effects
A physician’s evidence-based guide to broccoli (*Brassica oleracea* var. *italica*): what the human research really supports, how cooking changes what you absorb, and whether the thyroid warning deserves any of the attention it gets.
Essential Oils to Balance Hormones Naturally
Essential oils for hormones? Yes, they can help naturally balance your hormones, including progesterone, estrogen and thyroid issues.
Chemicals in Cats: Where Are These Dangerous Compounds Coming From?
Chemicals in cats are turning up at dangerous levels. Learn about fire retardants, a potential hyperthyroid trigger in food and more.
Black Seed Oil Benefits: Uses, How to Take It & Side Effects
What black seed oil is, what human trials show for blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, allergies and skin, how much to take, and who should skip it.
Brain Fog: Causes, Symptoms and How to Clear It Naturally
A physician's evidence-based guide to brain fog — what that foggy, slow, can't-think feeling really is, the root causes behind it, how it's evaluated, and the diet, supplements, and CLEAR method that help you think clearly again.
Lemon Balm Benefits: Tea, Sleep, Stress, Dosage & Side Effects
What lemon balm is, how to brew it, what the human trials show for stress, anxiety, sleep, mood and cold sores, how much to take and who should be careful.
Maca Root Powder: Benefits, Nutrition Facts, Dosage & Side Effects
What a spoonful of maca powder holds, what the human trials show for desire, menopause and mood, what they found about hormone levels, and how to choose, dose and use it.
9 Signs of Magnesium Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Testing and How to Fix It
A physician's evidence-based guide to low magnesium. The nine ways it shows up, why a normal blood test can miss it, the root causes draining your stores, and the foods, forms and doses that refill them.
Functional Medicine: What It Is, the Evidence & Why It Should Come First
A physician's evidence-based case for functional medicine — the root-cause, natural-first approach to chronic disease. What it is, how it outperforms a drug-first model for the conditions that dominate modern illness, the deep research behind it, and real patients it changes.
Leaky Gut: Symptoms, Root Causes, Testing & the 6R Healing Protocol
What increased intestinal permeability actually is, why zonulin changed everything, the six drivers behind it, how it cascades into autoimmunity, and the complete six-phase protocol I've used with thousands of patients — foods, supplements, lifestyle, testing and troubleshooting.
Keto Diet: Benefits, Food List, 7-Day Meal Plan & How to Start
A doctor's complete guide to the ketogenic diet — how ketosis works, what to eat, what the research really shows for everything from epilepsy to weight loss, a 7-day healing meal plan, the supplements that matter, and the way I've used keto with patients for 20 years.
