Nutrition, supplements and lifestyle

Great New Book About Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Denis Wilson recommends There's No Pill For This by Michaël Friedman, ND — a naturopathic physician's personal prescription for managing multiple sclerosis.

The Thyroid- Stress Connection

Stress- related health concerns are the most common reasons patients visit their doctors. Experienced physicians understand that stress is at the root cause of some of the most prevalent health concerns.

The Role of Iodine and Selenium in Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Why selenium belongs alongside iodine: how selenium deficiency drives the autoimmune thyroid response to iodine supplementation, and the 200 mcg minimum physicians recommend.

The Gut-Thyroid Connection

Research into the microbiome is uncovering links between gut health and thyroid function — including SIBO, systemic inflammation, hypothyroidism and body temperature.

Avoiding this diet may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Research links high-glycemic diets to cerebral amyloid burden, suggesting that eating less sugar and simple carbohydrates may help reduce Alzheimer’s risk.

Where does your daily iodine come from?

Iodine is an essential nutrient, especially for pregnant women, because it is required for producing thyroid hormone, and is critical for brain development in babies. Iodine is rich in seaweed and fish, foods which are not prominent in the American diet.

Iodine Deficiency Related To Thyroid Disease

Iodine is a trace mineral which is required only in small doses. We may not need a lot of it, but it’s still incredibly important to the thyroid gland to aid in producing thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency is strongly correlated to thyroid diseases, including goiter, thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules.

The ancient herb that aids older brains

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic herb with a centuries-long tradition of use in India. It’s known for its restorative benefits to the immune system, thyroid and adrenal glands, and for improving thinking and memory.

Nutrition Tips for Diabetes

When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, as in hypothyroidism and Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome, there can be a domino effect which has the potential to negatively impact many other systems in the body. One of these dominos is an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Selenium and Thyroid Hormone can Both Help Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

A study of newly diagnosed euthyroid Hashimoto's patients found that levothyroxine and selenium each lowered inflammatory markers, and worked best combined.

When Inflammation Leads to Autoimmune Disease

How inflammation and leaky gut can trigger autoimmune thyroid disease, and what one study found when newly diagnosed Hashimoto's patients began thyroid hormone.

Vitamin D linked to thyroid health

A Greek study found 86% of Hashimoto's patients were low in vitamin D, and four months of D3 supplementation dropped their anti-TPO antibody levels by about 20% — a reason to get your own vitamin D checked.

Why iodine is added to salt, and what’s missing

Salt iodine fortification started in 1924 to end the goiter belt, but iodine alone isn't enough — without selenium and other co-factors, thyroid problems can still rise.

Is cholesterol really related to the thyroid?

Do you struggle with elevated cholesterol levels, even though your diet is good and you exercise? If you still mysteriously have high cholesterol, believe it or not, you may want to check your body temperature!

Why do you need selenium?

Selenium is more concentrated in the thyroid than in any other organ and is needed to convert T4 to T3. How much you need, the best food sources, and which supplement forms absorb best.

Do You Really Need to Avoid Thyroid-Thwarting Foods?

It's true that what you eat can affect your thyroid gland, for better or worse. Here's what you need to know about cruciferous vegetables, gluten, soy and fiber to make better food choices for your thyroid.

Are You Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin to Protect Your Thyroid?

If you have any kind of thyroid condition, even cancer, you should get your blood level of vitamin D checked promptly, and keep tabs on it over time. Why? Research links low vitamin-D levels with a number of autoimmune diseases, including the most common autoimmune thyroid disease, Hashimoto’s.

What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know about Gluten Sensitivity Could Hurt Your Thyroid

Even though awareness has never been greater, research shows that the overwhelming majority of people with gluten sensitivity are unaware that a simple dietary change could make a big difference in their health.

Why shellfish is the best food for your thyroid health

Shellfish is tops when it comes to the foods that support thyroid health.

Dr. Wilson’s New Book – Restoring Thyroid Health

Restoring Thyroid Health. Dr. Denis Wilson releases new book focused on to help doctors diagnose and treat low thyroid function.

Herbs That Help Your Thyroid

Herbs that help your thyroid. Certain herbs can be very useful in helping your body withstand stress--both chronic and acute.

The Best Foods for Your Thyroid

A look at nutrient-rich foods that support thyroid function, covering iodine, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin D sources with recommended daily amounts.

How to Identify Trustworthy Dietary Supplements

Key steps to help identify trustworthy Dietary Supplements

Are You Getting Enough Iodine?

Iodine is a nutrient your thyroid gland just can’t function without. Iodine is actively concentrated in your thyroid gland and is used to make thyroid hormones. When iodine is in short supply, so are thyroid hormones.

Selenium and Your Thyroid

Selenium is highly concentrated in the thyroid gland, and plays a crucial role in proper thyroid function.

Vitamin D, Autoimmunity and Your Thyroid

Vitamin D plays a vital role in proper immune cell function.

Vitamin D important for thyroid as well as bones

Vitamin D matters for more than bones: low vitamin D3 is linked to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and supplementation may help calm autoimmune activity.

Guggul is an herb that supports thyroid health

Guggul is a wonderful herb that's been used for centuries to support the thyroid gland and more..

When taking iodine, be sure you’re getting enough selenium

Taking selenium can decrease the chances that iodine will worsen autoimmune thyroid disease.

Could low selenium be contributing to your low body temperature?

Selenium deficiency can adversely affect T4 to T3 conversion and can contribute to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

Gluten-sensitivity and low thyroid function

Gluten sensitivity can result in diminished thyroid function.

Low-GI Diet for Diabetes and WTS

The Low Glycemic Index diet may help to stabilize blood sugar levels, thereby helping with some low thyroid function symptoms.

3 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Multivitamins

Three reasons cheap multivitamins may not be worth the money: bioavailability problems, inferior nutrient forms, and questionable filler ingredients.

Exercise May Boost T3 Benefits

The object of T3 therapy for Wilson's Temperature Syndrome is to normalize the body temperature. One way of doing that is by prescribing T3, which stimulates the body temperature.

Top 5 Temp-Taking Mistakes

Dr. Denis Wilson of Wilson's Temperature Syndrome reveals some common mistakes that people make when tracking their low body temp.

Medicine is practiced differently in different states

Dr. Denis Wilson explains how state licensing boards shape medical traditions, why what is legal in one state may be illegal in another, and what that means for patients.

“Tested and Proven” doesn’t necessarily mean better

Why passing FDA safety and efficacy testing doesn't prove a synthetic drug is better than an herbal medicine, explained with a calculus-test analogy.

What can’t be said about herbs

Why U.S. law lets drug makers claim health benefits but bars dietary supplement companies from saying herbs can improve poor health — even with published studies.