If you've been reading my blog for a while you know I have revealed the fact that the number-one cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune thyroid [1]. Based on the number of medically managed hypothyroid patients who have sought my care for their numerous persistant health challenges, thyroid hormone replacement alone does not address the underlying cause of Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid). Too many patients who only utilize thyroid hormone replacement therapy may never feel the way they truly desire. It's a shame and that's why I am dedicated to helping patient's with autoimmune thyroid improve their health with my unique blend of natural methods.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, TSH, thyroid, autoimmune thyroid, T4, T3, Immune System, TH1, TH2, TPO Ab, TBG Ab

Previously on this blog I explained the number one cause of hypothyroidism in the United States is an autoimmune thyroid condition. I also explained some of the mechanics about how the immune system becomes unbalanced and attacks the thyroid or other body parts. Further explanation is warranted. Far too many people are suffering with afflictions and they need help. Perhaps this article will help them find answers.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, TSH, thyroid, autoimmune thyroid, T4, Immune System, TH1, TH2, TPO Ab, TBG Ab

Having undiagnosed autoimmune thyroid or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is one of the key reasons why it’s common for women and men to continue suffering with stubborn thyroid problems. Auto Immune Thyroid or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the number one cause of hypothyroid symptoms in the United States.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, thyroid, autoimmune thyroid, Immune System, TH1, TH2

Do you continue to suffer with low thyroid symptoms even after taking replacement hormones for months or years? Do you continue to suffer with any of these thyroid symptoms?

• Tired, Sluggish
• Can't lose weight even with exercise
• Feel cold in hands, feet, or all over
• Require excessive amounts of sleep to function properly
• Increase in weight gain even with low-calorie diet
• Gain weight easily
• Difficult, infrequent bowel movements
• Depression, lack of motivation
• Morning headaches that wear off as the day progresses
• Outer third of the eyebrow thins
• Thinning of the hair on scalp, face or genitals or excessive falling hair
• Dryness of skin and/or scalp
• Mental sluggishness
• Nervous and emotional
• Insomnia
• Night sweats
• Infertility
• Hypoglycemia / Low Blood Sugar
• Constipation
• Problems with Balance and Coordination

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, thyroid, Hypothyroidism Symptoms

This is the everyday struggle a majority of thyroid patients face. They work with doctors who discount their ongoing thyroid symptoms because their lab values are normal.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, TSH, thyroid, T4, Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, thyroid lab ranges, DC, Shelby Township

Below is a list of various nutrients that affect a person's ability to gain or lose weight.

• Zinc - reduces leptin, a beneficial hormone that regulates appetite, which is reversed by zinc repletion.

• Asparagine - this amino acid increases insulin sensitivity which helps the body store energy in muscle instead of storing it as body fat.

• Biotin - boosts metabolism by improving glycemic control (stabilizes blood sugar) and lowering insulin, a hormone that promotes fat formation.

• Carnitine - carries fatty acids into cell so they can be burned for fuel; Helps reduce visceral adiposity (belly fat).

• Calcium - inhibits the formation of fat cells; Also helps oxidize (burn) fat cells.

• Lipoic Acid - improves glucose uptake into cells, which helps a person burn carbohydrates more efficiently.

• Chromium - makes the body more sensitive to insulin, helping to reduce body fat and increase lean muscle.

• Vitamin B5 - taking B5 lowers body weight by activating lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme that burns fat cells. One study linked B5 supplementation to less hunger when dieting.

• Magnesium - low magnesium in cells impairs a person’s ability to use glucose for fuel, instead storing it as fat; Correcting a magnesium deficiency stimulates metabolism by increasing insulin sensitivity. Magnesium may also inhibit fat absorption.

• Glutamine - reduces fat mass by improving glucose uptake into muscle.

• Cysteine - supplementation with this antioxidant reduced body fat in obese patients.

• Inositol - supplementation may increase adiponectin levels.

• Vitamin B3 (niacin) - treatment with B3 increases adiponectin, a weight-loss hormone secreted by fat cells; Niacin-bound chromium supplements helped reduced body weight in clinical trials.

• Vitamin A - enhances expression of genes that reduce a person’s tendency to store food as fat; Reduces the size of fat cells.

• Vitamin E - inhibits pre-fat cells from changing into mature fat cells, thus reducing body fat.

• Vitamin D - deficiency strongly linked to poor metabolism of carbohydrates; Genes that are regulated by vitamin D may alter the way fat cells form in some people.

• Vitamin K - poor vitamin K status linked to excess fat tissue; Vitamin K helps metabolize sugars.

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Topics: zinc, Carnitine, Magnesium, Weight Loss, Hypothyroidism, biotin, Vitamin D, B Vitamins, Calcium, Vitamin E, Chromium, Glutamine, Asparagine, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Cysteine, Weight Gain, Lipoic Acid, Inositol

Have you been told your two main thyroid blood markers (TSH and T4) are normal, yet you suffer with suffer with a laundry list of thyroid symptoms? This scenario is extremly common. It makes you wonder if you truly have a thyroid problem.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson DC, TSH, T4, LGS, thyroid hormones, stress, leaky gut syndrome, LPS