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These 10 Commandments outline the fundamentals of a truly successful approach to healthy weight loss. They include suggestions for maintaining optimal thyroid health and for achieving and maintaining balance and efficiency of metabolism regulating hormones. 1. Stick to a healthy, hormone-balancing, immune system friendly eating plan (ThyroLife Protein Boost Diet Eating Plan); two important principles: *Avoidance of foods that irritate the immune system and promote inflammation. *Following a high fiber, slightly high protein, low glycemic Mediterranean diet, low in saturated fat and trans-fat. 2. Engage in a regular cardio and resistance exercise program (Dr. Arem’s 20/10 Exercise Program). 3. Address...

Patients suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis have two reasons why they may avoid consuming dairy products. The first reason is that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients are more likely to have food sensitivity to dairy proteins, meaning that the immune system becomes reactive to the proteins found in dairy products. The food sensitivity will lead to the production of inflammation chemicals by the immune system when you eat dairy and inflammation chemicals can affect your energy, your mental and physical health. The second reason is lactose intolerance, which has to do with the genetically inherited inability to produce adequate amounts of lactase, which...

Vitamin D was thought, years ago, to be important just for the health and metabolism of bones. In recent years, it has been established that vitamin D has numerous functions in the human body and is viewed by many even has a hormone. One of the most important functions of vitamin D is a regulatory function on the immune system. In essence, vitamin D has the ability to modify and regulate several immune functions. For instance, it has been shown to protect our normal, healthy organs from immune system attacks, meaning, that it is crucial for the immune system to...

For people who engage in a weight loss program, they need to be aware that many fruits can promote weight gain and even weight loss resistance because they may contain high amounts of fructose and simple sugars that promotes insulin release and fat storage. Of all the fruits, my favorite ones are the berries because they contain less fructose than many other fruits. But that is not the only reason. Berries in general are high in fiber and contain tremendously beneficial antioxidants that help overall health, well-being, and optimal metabolism. In the ThyroLife Protein Boost Diet that I advocate for...