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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Dr. Bernard Bihari is credited with making these discoveries about using naltrexone off-label, at lower doses. LDN can be taken in the form of a compounded tablet, capsule, liquid, or transdermal formulation. It’s also best to work with a compounding pharmacy that can help you titrate your dose correctly.

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9 Sneaky Thyroid Toxins Hiding in Your Home

The Thyroid Pharmacist

, to fluoride in my tap water, to hidden mold in my home, to my shampoo and deodorant (have you ever read those labels?!), One of the biggest eye-openers for me came while researching the Toxins chapter of my book, Hashimotos: The Root Cause. I realized that my surroundings were full of potentially thyroid-disrupting toxins.

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Getting Quality Supplements

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This is because I had learned about various adulterants found in supplements, how some supplement manufacturers don’t actually put the products that are on the label in the bottle, or that the dosages listed on the label may be completely different from what’s in the products. We have 299 expiring in March 2025.)

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Is it safe to mix Benadryl and melatonin to sleep?

The Checkup by Singlecare

A 2017 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine , which examined 31 different melatonin supplements, found that 71% of the supplements studied had a dosage that did not match what was listed on the label. Instead, engage in soothing activities like taking a warm bath, reading a relaxing book, or meditating.

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Are Flame Retardant Toxins Contributing to Your Thyroid Condition?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Several years ago, after reading research about all of the toxins commonly used in flame retardants (and learning about all of the many products in my home that contain these chemicals… somewhat of a shocking list), I looked at my mattress label, only to learn it contained one of the chief offenders. Labels (Furniture, Fabrics, and Carpet).

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Sure enough, she read all the labels on her supplements and in her pantry, and gave her kitchen a stevia-free makeover. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana , or “honey leaf,” which contains the sweet-tasting compounds known as steviol glycosides. What is Stevia? What Are the Benefits of Stevia?

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I have shared my full health timeline in my book Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause , but some notable triggers include recurrent Strep throat infections, recurrent UTIs, and of course recurrent antibiotics for both! The probiotic has been so successful in inducing remission, it has been labeled as a “medical food.” Probiotic-Rich Foods.