My Labs are Normal… by Yari Tran PA-C
My Labs are Normal… by Yari Tran PA-C May 12, 2023 “…my labs are normal.” I have heard some variation of these four words since I became interested in and more focused on thyroid disorders. Now that I’m working at Modern Thyroid Clinic, I hear some variation of “my labs are normal” on a routine […]
Blue light blocking glasses, what?
Blue light blocking glasses, what? May 12, 2023 Benefits of blue light blocking glasses.. I hopped on this bandwagon last week because since I helped organize rescue efforts when hurricane Harvey hit, I’ve had disrupted sleep. Seriously disrupted. I ordered some Felix Gray glasses, you can check mine out here: Benefits: 1. Improve sleep: blue light […]
All the (realistic) answers involved in when to take your thyroid medication.
All the (realistic) answers involved in when to take your thyroid medication. May 12, 2023 Here’s the thing, I have patients that come in so frazzled about taking their thyroid medication in the proper way and at the proper time. I’ve heard some insane expectations around doing this. Surely, these imperious rules are being implemented by someone […]
Hashimoto’s and Your Diet
Hashimoto’s and Your Diet May 12, 2023 One of the questions I get asked most frequently by my patients is “what diet should I follow?” I consider this somewhat of a delicate question for many reasons but most profoundly, because I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all-diet for thyroid disorders. But let’s dig into what […]
Introducing Modern Thyroid Clinic, the Who, What and Why!!
Our answer to hypothyroidism. I think the mistreatment of thyroid patients is one of the biggest healthcare crises in our country. Sounds like a bold statement but consider this, with the current method of diagnosis I estimate people actually suffer from hypothyroidism from an average of a decade before their TSH finally drifts far enough […]
Paleo *Almost* Whole30 (SWYPO) Muffins
Paleo *Almost* Whole30 (SWYPO) Muffins May 12, 2023 These muffins are#Paleo approved but considered SWYPO by @Whole30. But they may be the most delicious I’ve had. I developed this recipe myself and couldn’t wait to share it with you all. Say goodbye to your soggy paleo muffins and hello to deliciousness! Makes about 10 muffins. […]
JOIN ME IN MY #YEAROFSTRONG
JOIN ME IN MY #YEAROFSTRONG May 12, 2023 Exercise. If you’re my patient you may have wondered why I haven’t emphasized this more. Well the truth is, it’s because a long time ago I committed to never recommending to patients, something I wasn’t willing or doing myself. I vividly remember sitting across from a fat […]
5 TIPS FOR TAKING THYROID MEDS
5 tips for taking your thyroid medication May 12, 2023 It seems more complicated than it should be, doesn’t it? Here are the rules. 1. No matter what kind of medication you take, take your morning dose first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach and with a full glass of water. 2. Don’t take […]
THERE’S NO REASON TO STILL HAVE THYROID SYMPTOMS
There’s no reason. Period. May 12, 2023 There are a thousand explanations as to why you are still having thyroid symptoms or not being diagnosed, despite having each and every symptom on the list. There’s no reason to just accept your symptoms as permanent. The bottom line is this is a solvable issue if you […]