by Dr. G. Pepper | Jul 21, 2010 | diet and weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
Here is a question from our member nBarnard in Texas, about the failure to achieve an adequate clinical response to t4 treatment, and what to do about it. My response follows. ************************************* Hello Dr. Pepper, I just found your blog and decided...
by Dr. G. Pepper | May 29, 2010 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, misc, thyroid, weight loss
Beware the Zombie Thyroid!! Periodically, I update metabolism.com with interesting problems from my medical practice. Last week I was reminded of a particular thyroid disease which is little known and deserves more attention. In my patient’s case, she had an...
by Clinical Nutritionist | May 17, 2010 | diet, diet and weight loss, general health & nutrition, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid, Uncategorized, weight gain, weight loss
What exactly is a Nutrition Consultation? That is Question Number One from the public! Well, a nutrition consultation is something that takes into account someone’s medical and weight history; blood work/laboratory values; activity; habits; Calorie, protein,...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Apr 25, 2010 | fitness, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid, weight gain
Lots of members at metabolism.com with hypothyroidism ask what is their correct thyroid hormone dosage. For those who are still confused I am posting the latest Q and A addressing this issue. Member ecchho received radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism (over-active...
by r2pw2b | Mar 21, 2010 | thyroid
I have been on Synthroid for over a year now and I still feel sick.It took forever to get my Dr to admit I was hypo because my blood test were with in normal. Finally I told them a small lie to get a ultra sound on my neck and they found Goiter which  made them...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Feb 27, 2010 | fitness, general health & nutrition, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
Mary…you’ve made my day! I am glad you found my suggestion about “how to talk to your endocrinologist”, helpful. I am absolutely serious about approaching your physician in this way, since it makes them aware valid new information is available...