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Jul 2024
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918 - The Best Way to Treat a Sluggish T...

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC
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A new study shows that the best way to treat a slow thyroid function isn't by taking medication right away. In this episode, I'll break down the most effective and natural approaches to healing a sluggish thyroid - all based on the latest scientific research! 

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➡️Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI&t=2266s

➡️9 Warning Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction Over 40 - Don't Ignore!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfqnaANvDrI&t=46s

➡️How To Get Off Thyroid Medication:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTmU1sBN5rg&t=501s

➡️What's Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Normal Range? (Normal TSH Levels):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7n0P47YWRo&t=17s

➡️This Thyroid Medication Increases Heart Disease & Stroke Risk ⚠️:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERML5qSA_Ak&t=3s

➡️The Truth About Thyroid Medication: Research Shows You Might Not Need It:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Gk8H8U8_s&t=27s

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➡️What Are Optimal Thyroid Levels?:

https://drruscio.com/optimal-thyroid-levels/

➡️What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism?:

https://drruscio.com/what-is-subclinical-hypothyroidism/

➡️7 of the Best Supplements for an Underactive Thyroid:

https://drruscio.com/best-thyroid-supplements/

➡️Thyroid Hormone Production and Function, Simplified:

https://drruscio.com/what-hormones-are-produced-by-the-thyroid-gland/

➡️Thyroid Diet Chart: What to Eat for Better Thyroid Function:

https://drruscio.com/thyroid-diet-chart/

Featured Studies 

📉 Incidence and Determinants of Spontaneous Normalization of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Older Adults

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37862463/

📉 Clinical Outcomes After Discontinuation of Thyroid Hormone Replacement:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/

📉 Appropriateness of Levothyroxine Prescription:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37656124/

📉 Association of Thyroid Hormone Therapy With Quality of Life and Thyroid-Related Symptoms in Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30285179/

📉Efficacy of Combined Photobiomodulation Therapy with Supplements versus Supplements alone in Restoring Thyroid Gland Homeostasis in Hashimoto Thyroiditis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37623524/

📉Efficacy of Combined Photobiomodulation Therapy with Supplements versus Supplements alone in Restoring Thyroid Gland Homeostasis in Hashimoto Thyroiditis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37623524/

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