by Dr. G. Pepper | Aug 28, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid, weight gain
Lawrence Mallette, M.D., PhD, reports to us on how the Armour shortage has effected his practice, and shares with metabolism.com his advice on how to handle replacement therapy. We appreciate Dr. Mallette’s comments. Dr. Mallette Writes: The shortage of Armour...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Aug 25, 2009 | general health & nutrition, metabolism, thyroid, weight gain
Samantha, Nurse Practitioner in New York reports on the effect the national shortage of dessicated thyroid products is having on health care in her area. My own experience is that the situation is getting worse here in Florida, as well. Nature Thyroid and Westhroid...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Aug 22, 2009 | diet and weight loss, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
Beth wondered about her lack of response to thyroid hormone treatment. Leslie offers these comments: Beth – perhaps you are under-medicated. The numbers don’t really mean much – you must convince your doctor to pay attention to how you feel, rather than your...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Aug 8, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
I noticed this very interesting post from Sarah who is a non-medical researcher. She has discovered what other contributors to metabolism.com have, that a serious lack of research exists comparing Armour thyroid to synthetic thryoid hormone in treatment of...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jul 28, 2009 | diet, diet and weight loss, general health & nutrition, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid, weight gain, weight loss
Leslie writes to metabolism.com about the effect hypothyroidism has had on her life, her energy and her weight. Her experience raises the notion that her metabolic problems may not be totally resolved despite what appears to be an adequately low TSH level while on...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jul 22, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid, Uncategorized
In my medical practice I have many individuals taking Armour thyroid for treatment of hypothyroidism and doing well on it. In the past few weeks I have had numerous requests from pharmacies and prescription supply services requesting I rewrite my prescriptions of...