by Dr. G. Pepper | Apr 28, 2011 | blood pressure, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
Suzi has hypothyroidism and high blood pressure. She sends the following story describing how t3 treatment appeared to help normalize her blood pressure. This is the first time I have come across this effect and thought it would be helpful to share her story on the...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 20, 2011 | diet and weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, misc, nutrition, thyroid
During 2 decades of practicing endocrinology I had not encountered an instance of an over the counter product containing enough active thyroid hormone to make a difference in thyroid levels. In the last month I consulted on two new patients who appear to have...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 7, 2011 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
A few weeks ago a new patient arrived at my office to discuss treatment for her thyroid disease. She was diagnosed with an under active thyroid several years prior but treatment with Synthroid was unsuccessful. She stopped using the medication on her own, at least a...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jan 24, 2011 | diet and weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid, weight gain
Every so often I like to bring attention to someone who has struggled to get properly treated for hypothyroidism. Not everyone shares the same dilemma regarding treatment of hypothyroidism because T4 by itself may be sufficient in many instances. But for those who...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Dec 14, 2010 | diet, diet and weight loss, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
The sudden disappearance of Armour Thyroid from pharmacies in the United States about a year ago had all the makings of a mystery novel. Armour Thyroid had been available since the 1950’s with a long history of being safe and effective. No one could produce a good...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jul 25, 2010 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
A patient advocacy group in the UK is fighting for recognition of combination therapy (t4 plus t3) to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels). They are asking for people who have benefited from combination therapy to visit their website and demonstrate their support...