A story of losing your thyroid and almost losing hope… from thyroid cancer to Hashimoto’s disease, with a brain aneurysm to top it all off. Few thyroid sufferers ever experience the hurdles that Kelly faced, and even fewer experience the remarkable recovery she did. Here’s Kelly’s story and how she did it… In a world where life often feels like a sprint, Forefront Ambassador Kelly was the epitome of endurance. From ballet classes to running marathons, Kelly overcame every hurdle life threw her way. But sometimes, even the strongest athletes stumble upon obstacles they never saw coming. Let’s r ..read more

Are you drinking 1-2 quarts of milk per day? If not, then you might want to keep reading. Most are not getting the calcium they need from their diet, and it’s negatively affecting your thyroid health, your weight, your bones, and your risk of deadly disease – a lot more than you might think. In fact, calcium deficiency is a major problem in today’s society. Have you seen these bone loss statistics? 80% of women and 50% of men experience significant bone loss due to osteoporosis or osteopenia. 1 out of every 2 women age 50 or older will break a bone because of this. Yet, if the evidence is so ..read more

If you can understand this one undeniable truth about thyroid supplements, then you’ve figured out more than most do in an entire lifetime. There is no one best thyroid supplement that is going to fix all of your thyroid issues. It doesn’t exist. What you need to understand is that your thyroid health doesn’t depend solely on your thyroid gland. Instead, it depends on an entire thyroid hormone pathway with multiple points that must all be addressed together. (NOTE: Want to learn how to address your entire Thyroid Hormone Pathway? Be sure to see this article on “How We Overcome Hypothyroidism W ..read more

Have you ever been really thirsty? Maybe you’ve spent the day outside in the hot summer sun. Or, maybe you’ve been drenched in sweat after physical activity. Nobody questions a sign of thirst as a potentially harmful craving or addiction. Thirst is simply a sign from your body that you need more water. And because water is considered “healthy”, you never think twice about it. It’s just a natural response to a physiological need. Well, the truth is that sugar cravings are no different. However, when it comes to sugar and other foods that are often looked upon negatively, it’s easy to blame the ..read more

This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on exercising with hypothyroidism: Part 1 – How We Helped One Client Lose 17 lbs. By Boosting Her Thyroid with Exercise Part 2 – How to Stop Exercise from Ruining Your Thyroid Part 3 – [You Are Here] – Why Exercising More and Eating Less Is the Best Way to Gain Weight with Hypothyroidism Even doctors are guilty of this… The people we’re supposed to trust above all others with respect to our health often give the absolute worst advice. That’s certainly the case when it comes to weight loss. I’m sure you’ve heard it before… “Eat less a ..read more

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on exercising with hypothyroidism: Part 1 – [You Are Here] – How We Helped One Client Lose 17 lbs. By Boosting Her Thyroid with Exercise Part 2 – How to Stop Exercise from Ruining Your Thyroid Part 3 – Why Exercising More and Eating Less Is the Best Way to Gain Weight with Hypothyroidism When it comes to hypothyroidism and exercise, you’re kind of damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. On one hand, you have those who don’t exercise, who are missing out on some serious thyroid-boosting benefits. On the other hand, you have those w ..read more

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 10 years. But instead of reminiscing about the past, I’ll get right to it. At first, I planned to write about some of the biggest advancements in thyroid diet and thyroid treatment over the past 10 years. It makes sense because that’s why I started this website and the Hypothyroidism Revolution. That’s why I create our comprehensive step-by-step thyroid programs and our advanced thyroid supplements. But then I realized that there’s something bigger and more important that you need you to know. Anyone can follow our programs or use our supplements and im ..read more

Want to know how the fat you eat can help protect your thyroid? Keep in mind that not all fats are created equal. There are harmful thyroid-suppressive fats that we do recommend avoiding. More on that in a minute. Yet, we’re talking about certain types of dietary fats that have a very different effect and can not only help protect your thyroid, but also help you feel like the real you at the same time. These are the fats that can help improve your Thyroid Hormone Pathway. Short-Chain and Medium-Chain vs. Long-Chain Fats Most people understand the difference between protein, carbohydrates, and ..read more

Looking for the best way to test your thyroid? Then you’re in luck. I’ve already covered the many reasons Why (Almost) All Thyroid Tests Are Unreliable and why you CANNOT rely on them to accurately diagnose hypothyroidism or to even monitor your thyroid function. The good news is that there’s a better way and it’s actually quite simple. I’m going to share with you how I work with my clients using the best thyroid test. With the billions of dollars invested each year in medical research and the amazing advancements in medical technology, you would think that the current medical system woul ..read more

It’s sad but true. Your doctor is probably looking at your thyroid tests all wrong. This means that they (and you) are missing vital information that can give you clues and insight into how best to fix your thyroid issues. Working with clients over the years, I’ve seen a lot of thyroid tests. I’ve seen clients with TSH levels above and beyond 100 mIU/L (now that’s a lot of inflammation!). I’ve seen clients with extremely low thyroid hormone levels. I’ve also seen clients with extremely high thyroid hormone levels who were still extremely hypothyroid. Yes, it happens more than you might think ..read more