Leslie writes; I wanted to update my comment with regard to Thyroid post op presentation. I am now on 120 mg of Armour thyroid, and have been since about July of 2012. Since that change, my clinical presentation has improved dramatically and I am now back in the USA and completing my medical degree. Prior [...]
March 8, 2013 By
National Organizations Fail to Recognize New Approach for Treatment of Hypothyroidism
The 2013 guidelines issued by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association reiterated their long standing opinion that only a single hormone, T4 (Synthroid, levothyroxine) is advised for treatment of hypothyroidism. These key organizations representing the nation’s endocrinologists state there is no evidence supporting use of treatments of hypothyroidism incorporating T3 [...]
January 1, 2013 By
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Type 1 Diabetes
Results of a recent study of military service members show that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of developing Type 1 diabetes (juvenile onset diabetes). The spokesman for the study, Cedric Garland PhD, explained that healthy people with vitamin D levels over 60 nmol/L developed type 1 diabetes 3.5 times [...]
November 10, 2012 By
Could HCG Diet Result in Unexpected Pregnancy?
I have written several blogs on the possible complications of using HCG for dieting. Of the problems HCG could cause I included excess facial and body hair, acne, oily skin, ovarian cysts and now I add unexpected pregnancy. It is important to remember that HCG has, for many years, been an important hormone in fertility [...]
October 26, 2012 By
New Prescription Weight Loss Drug, QSymia, Available
About two years ago I wrote a blog about the latest two weight loss drugs to be rejected by the FDA. One of these drugs was Qnexa a combination pill made up of two well established medications, phentermine and topiramate (Topamax). At that time the FDA felt there was not enough information about the potential [...]
October 14, 2012 By
Can Color Effect Your Appetite?
Professional chefs understand how important food presentation is for the success of a meal. One element of the eating experience that can be under estimated however, is the effect of color. Scientific studies have shown that the color of the food and the eating environment effect appetite, often in a significant way. Have you ever [...]
October 1, 2012 By
HCG for Diet Could Effect Your Ovaries
Several months ago I posted my thoughts on possible hormonal complications of using HCG for diet purposes . Since HCG is the “pregnancy hormone” it has a profound effect on the ovaries, causing them to work harder with the potential to over produce various sex hormones. Based on this theory I proposed that HCG could [...]
July 17, 2012 By
Richard Faces Frustration Finding Treatment for Hypothyroidism After Thyroid Cancer
I thought Richards comments about the battle he faces getting treatment for hypothyroidism after having his thyroid removed for cancer, would be of interest to many readers at metabolism.com. Richard writes: I recently ordered Thyroid-S on Amazon.com and after all the research and apparently good results I have found online, I think I made the [...]
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