Below are links to Jill's thyroid health posts on her Healthful Elements website.
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?
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!
The Risk: Thyroid Hormone Replacement and Osteoporosis
A long-known risk of thyroid hormone replacement use is bone mass loss. With millions on thyroid drugs, no one wants to hear this. I’ve been talking about it for many years, and now, mainstream media is covering it. It’s certainly not the only risk of thyroid HRT, but it’s one that’s in need of some serious consideration.
The Many Hidden Dangers of Fluoride
Until the 1950s, fluoride was administered to those with hyperthyroidism to *suppress* thyroid function. But there are many other serious concerns around this toxic halogen and the EPA recently lost a landmark case where the court ruled that fluoride poses “unreasonable risk of injury to health of the public.”
Hormones and Their Effect on the Brain
While many factors play a role in cognitive health, hormones affect everything, especially our brains. This post details just how important our hormones are for emotional regulation, mood, and cognition.