Below are links to Jill's thyroid health posts on her Healthful Elements website.
Why Your Ferritin Still Won't Budge
Years ago, ferritin, which is our iron storage protein, was explained to me by a functional medicine doctor like this: Iron is the merchandise in the front of the store. Ferritin is what’s in the back storage room. Unfortunately, most doctors only check what’s on the shelves.
Biohacking: Health Strategy or Distraction?
Everyone loves a “hack,” right? We all want a workaround or clever shortcut that saves time and solves a problem. But what happens when hacks meet chronic illness?
Low Fat Absorption, Low Hormones
You simply can’t build a stable hormonal profile in a system that can’t digest and absorb dietary fat. This post addresses what I feel is one of the single biggest drivers of fat malabsorption.
Why I Don’t Take HRT of Any Type and Never Will
While hormone replacement therapy can be supportive for some, it’s also a complex, tissue-specific game of trade-offs. This post is not about telling anyone what to take or not take, but about informed consent, biological nuance, and why I’ve chosen a different path.
How to Get a Great Night's Sleep
We’ve all heard the advice that a getting a good night’s sleep is critical for good health. Indeed, it is. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, right? And can we get a good night’s rest even in the face of stress? Yes!
7 Everyday Habits That Sabotage Your Thyroid
These habits aren’t obscure, complicated medical mysteries. They’re often part of our everyday routines—things we do almost on autopilot that quietly chip away at thyroid function.