Category: Thyroid Health

Understanding Secondary Infertility

Secondary infertility is when you’re unable to conceive after previously giving birth for longer than 1 year. It affects about 11% of couples in the United States and is something I see a lot in my practice. It’s often very frustrating and confusing for women since they have already conceived and they don’t understand where […]
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Iodine and fertility

Why Iodine Is So Important For Fertility Iodine is one of those minerals that is very controversial and people tend to feel very strongly about one way or the other. There’s a lot of fear mongering, so I’m hoping I can clear up some of that noise for you today and share the facts along […]
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Stress and your thyroid

In this podcast episode on the AYM Podcast, @kaelyRD and I dive deep into every area of thyroid health, including how stress impacts your thyroid and how a low-functioning thyroid then in turn impacts your menstrual cycle. If you haven’t heard of the OAT axis (or the ovarian-adrenal-thyroid axis), it’s the communication between these three […]
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Assessing thyroid health

There are several ways you can assess your thyroid function. One of the best ways, in our opinion, is by how you feel. Thyroid dysfunction usually goes hand in hand with period problems, see this blog post for info on the connection between your thyroid and your cycle!, but there are so many other symptoms […]
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Light & Our Hormones

The way we live and what we eat have a huge impact on our hormones. This is something I’ve talked about for years and is generally accepted (at least within the holistic wellness community). Many of us are familiar with the fact that the sun helps us make vitamin D, but I would say a […]
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Rebalancing Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism Case Study

Tina joined the Master Your Minerals course and did 1:1 work with me when she could not find answers to her thyroid and hormone concerns. She had been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s a few years earlier and had steadily rising antibodies, continued to increase the dose of her thyroid medication, and had a short cycle, no […]
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Thyroid and your hormones

Are you dealing with irregular cycles, amenorrhea, a consistently short luteal phase, or periods that are too heavy/light? 🩸 If you answered yes, it might be worth looking into your thyroid health. Low thyroid function is what I deal with most commonly in the clients I work with, but both hypo- and hyperthyroidism can impact […]
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Macros and your thyroid

Like all other hormone issues, there’s quite a bit of confusion when it comes to thyroid health and nutrition. Some people say that a low-carb diet is good for those with hypothyroid, while others say it’s going to exacerbate your symptoms. We’re in the latter camp: Protein, fat, and carbs are ALL important for thyroid […]
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Why WHEN you eat affects your thyroid

Did you know that it’s not just what you are eating but when you are eating that impacts thyroid health? This is in large part due to the connection between thyroid health and blood sugar balance. Keeping blood sugar levels balanced is critical for thyroid health, and the opposite is also true: Thyroid health is […]
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Thyroid Health & Thriving In Menopause

Once most women reach midlife, if not MUCH sooner, they are likely experiencing suboptimal thyroid function. This is often related to years of chronic stress and nutrient deficiencies. Let’s dig into how suboptimal thyroid function leads to many symptoms women experience during menopause. When we are in peri-menopause and then officially enter menopause, sex hormones […]
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