Dr. Alan Christianson

In my experience, most people with Hashimoto’s disease are given an overly simple explanation about what their antibody results actually mean. If thyroid antibodies are positive, they are told they have Hashimoto’s. If antibodies are negative, they are told they do not. That sounds neat and clear, but it leaves out a lot of what actually matters...

If you have Hashimoto’s and have searched for natural support, you have probably run into endless lists of herbs, powders, oils, and folk remedies. In my experience, most of those recommendations are built on tradition, hearsay, or wishful thinking – not solid clinical research.

That has to change. When it comes to Herbs for Hashimoto’s...

If you have thyroid disease, a standard multivitamin is not always your best move. In many cases, it simply doesn’t do much. In others, it can actually push things in the wrong direction.

This is one of the biggest frustrations I see with thyroid disease supplements. The label may look impressive – but the form of a nutrient matters just a...

If you spend any time reading thyroid advice online, you have probably run into bold claims about the “right” TSH number – usually presented as if everyone should be aiming for the same target. That is simply not how good thyroid care works.

There are such things as optimal TSH levels by age. The key phrase is optimal for you. The b...