The Dr. Hyman Show Is Hormonal Imbalance The Cause Of Your Resistance To Weight Loss?
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May 12, 2023 Struggling with weight loss despite your best efforts? Hormonal imbalances might be the unseen culprit. This discussion dives into the roles of thyroid function, stress hormones like cortisol, and sex hormones in weight management. Discover how chronic stress can hinder your progress and learn practical strategies to optimize hormone levels for better results. From dietary changes to lifestyle adjustments, empower yourself to break through weight-loss plateaus and reclaim your health!
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Proper Thyroid Testing
- Get the right thyroid tests, including TSH, free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibody tests.
- Don't rely solely on TSH; consider free T3, free T4, and reverse T3 for a complete picture.
Dietary Recommendations for Thyroid Health
- Support thyroid function through diet by avoiding raw cruciferous vegetables in large amounts.
- Include iodine-rich foods like fish and seaweed, but be mindful of mercury and potential overdosing.
Supplements for Thyroid Health
- Supplement with selenium, iodine (with caution), a multivitamin, and vitamin D for thyroid support.
- Consider bioidentical hormone replacement like Armour Thyroid, Nature-throid, or Westhroid, but monitor T3 and T4 levels.
