Below are links to Jill's thyroid health posts on her Healthful Elements website.
Ban on Natural Thyroid HRT Rescinded
The FDA crackdown on unapproved animal-derived, glandular thyroid hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been rescinded. But you need the backstory because this regulatory capture, if enforced later, will leave thyroid sufferers little choice and possibly force them onto a medication that doesn’t even work for the majority of people.
Your Thyroid and Your...Mattress?
We spend one third of our lives in bed and most commercial mattresses contain toxic flame retardants. This is a problem. A big problem. And it has implications for your thyroid health.
Bromine and Your Thyroid
There’s a commonly-found endocrine disruptor that’s one of the biggest thyroid offenders—bromine. And when I say “commonly-found,” I do mean common.
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's: Not Just a Women’s Issue
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s (autoimmune hypothyroidism) are often thought of as a women’s health issue, but we cannot neglect the fact that many males also suffer from this life-altering condition. In fact, Hashimoto’s is on the rise for men and has been for a number of years.
The Risks of Glandular Supplements
If you’ve been on a journey of resolving your adrenal dysfunction and hypothyroidism, it’s possible that you’ve either read about or worked with a practitioner who’s suggested bovine (cow) or porcine (pig) glandular supplements. This is misguided. And I’m calling out one supplement company and also one facet of practitioners.
Quercetin for Hashimoto's and Alopecia?
Does quercetin slow thyroid function? Or does it support the thyroid? What about the hair growth claims? And does it work better than Zyrtec?