My Secrets to Thyroid Success in 2021
I've been busy all year developing FREE programs, books & a podcast, designed to arm you with the knowledge to help you truly feel & live well with a thyroid condition.
2020 has been difficult, to say the least. With COVID quarantines, lockdowns, many of us working and schooling at home...and worries about health and finances...well, what a tough year it's been for so many.
So my biggest wish for you -- and all of us -- is that 2021 brings us more peace, joy, and normalcy -- and of course, good health in every way.
When it comes to your thyroid health, knowledge is a crucial first step to being able to advocate for yourself, and get the best possible treatment. We can no longer afford to have a rushed appointment, and take the first treatment offered, all the while assuming that our health care providers have explored all the options to make the best decisions...for us! We have to be on top of it, and act as the CEOs of our own thyroid care!
That's why I've been busy this year, developing and hosting a number of new programs designed to arm you with the knowledge that will help you truly feel and live well with a thyroid condition. And, because it's been a hard year for everyone, these programs are all FREE. They're not "light" versions designed to upsell you a full program. And they're not crammed full of advertisements . They are complete educational programs, but you won't pay a penny (OR feel like you're watching an infomercial!)
So, in this issue, I wanted to make sure you're aware of these free programs and how they can transform your thyroid care, and help you finally optimize your thyroid health.
(And, be sure to read all the way through the newsletter for a sneak preview of some exciting things coming in January 2021!)
THE LEVOTHYROXINE DEEP DIVE
The majority of thyroid patients take levothyroxine drugs (like Synthroid, Levoxyl, generic tablets, or Tirosint.) But if you're one of them, how much do you really KNOW about your medication? Do you know which brand or generic would work best for you? How do they differ? Could the fillers and dyes in your pills be getting in the way of your feeling well? Are there new options available? And WHY are more than half of you OVERPAYING for your thyroid medication?
The Levothyroxine Deep Dive is a free educational program, featuring:
3 easy-to-understand, on-demand video workshops
A full-length downloadable book: The Complete Guide to Levothyroxine
An online guide
You'll find everything you need to know about levothyroxine -- brands, generics, fillers, dyes, costs, health insurance coverage vs. paying cash retail, and ensuring that you get the medication you need.
If you are taking levothyroxine, you owe it to yourself to know what you're taking, how to take it, and how to get the best price...AND, make sure it's optimizing your health, and not just getting you into the "normal range!"
You'll find the complete Thyroid Deep Dive -- including the free book to download -- at www.thyroiddeepdive.com
NATURAL THYROID GUIDE
Some people with hypothyroidism benefit from the original thyroid hormone replacement drug first introduced in the 1800s -- natural desiccated thyroid (NDT). If you are one of them -- or wondering if NDT could be a solution for you, your first stop is the Natural Thyroid Guide.
The Natural Thyroid Guide is a free educational program, featuring:
An easy-to-understand, on-demand video workshop
A full-length downloadable book, Natural Thyroid Guide
An online guide and blog
A free newsletter
The Natural Thyroid Guide walks you through why some patients need -- and thrive on -- NDT formulations, the controversies about NDT you may encounter, the different brands, ingredients and fillers, pricing, and much more.
If you're "optimized" on levothyroxine, but you're STILL struggling with unresolved symptoms, it's time to explore whether NDT could be an answer for you!
You'll find the complete Natural Thyroid Guide online at www.naturalthyroidguide.com
THE THYROID DEEP DIVE PODCAST
I've just launched a new podcast, called the Thyroid Deep Dive. You'll find a 6-minute trailer preview, along with the first four full-length episodes! My goal for the podcast is to dive in to important thyroid-related topics -- from a patient perspective. Featuring patients, advocates, physicians, and experts from all facets of conventional and integrative health, every episode has life-changing and innovative information that will help you truly feel and live well with a thyroid condition in 2021 and beyond!
You can subscribe and listen at all your favorite podcast platforms/apps.
THYROID DEEP DIVE WEBSITE
In addition to the podcast platforms, you can also listen to the promo trailer and the full episodes at the podcast website. The website also has full-text episode transcripts, along with resources and links. And, you can also sign up for free email updates about the podcast! You’ll find it all online at www.thyroiddeepdive.com
PREVIEW TRAILER
The 6-minute preview "trailer" features short clips from interviews with:
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, Integrative Physician and Bestselling Author
Stephanie Lawry, Thyroid Patient
Aldo Donati, President of IBSA, the Manufacturer of Tirosint
Dr. Jessica Nouhavandi, Pharmacist/Co-founder of Honeybee Pharmacy
Kevin Passero, ND, Integrative Physician
Dr. Jonny Bowden, Bestselling Author and Health Advocate
Tara Flotta, Patient Advocate
In addition to podcast platforms, you can view or link to the preview trailer at: www.thyroiddeepdive.com/post/preview-trailer
EPISODE 1: LISTEN TO THE PATIENTS
The inaugural podcast episode focuses on the voices of patients...their stories, their struggles, and their successes. You'll hear a number of patients describe the frustrations and challenges of getting initially diagnosed, getting treatment, the thyroid medication merry-go-round, educating yourself, finding health care providers, advocating for yourself, and, best of all, success stories!
This episode also highlights the personal stories of Ginny Mahar -- cofounder of ThyroidRefresh.com -- filmmaker Maggie Hadleigh-West -- director of Sick to Death -- patient advocate and blogger Ryan Litchfield, and patient advocates Leslie Blumenberg and Tara Flotta.
Episode 1: https://www.thyroiddeepdive.com/post/episode1
EPISODE 2: TWO ROADS DIVERGED, PART 1 - THE ENDOCRINOLOGISTS
In the first of a two-part episode, you'll hear from two top endocrinologists -- Dr. Gladys Palomeno, and Dr. Ernest Asamoah. If you've ever wondered how conventional endocrinologists approach the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, you won't want to miss this episode! What do endos think about T3 treatment, and natural thyroid? What's the role of antibody testing? How should you take your thyroid medication for the best absorption? It's all answered in this episode!
Episode 2: https://www.thyroiddeepdive.com/post/episode-2
EPISODE 3: TWO ROADS DIVERGED, PART 2 - INTEGRATIVE AND NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
In the second part of this two-part episode, you'll hear from two of the nation's leading integrative and naturopathic physicians -- Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum and Dr. Kevin Passero -- as they discuss their innovative approaches to diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism. Wondering how the "normal range" is calculated? Mystified by Reverse T3? Trying to decide if seeing a more holistic doctor might help you? Make sure you listen to this informative episode!
Episode 3: https://www.thyroiddeepdive.com/post/episode-3
EPISODE 4: BEHIND THE PHARMACY COUNTER
This episode goes "behind the counter" to get advice and guidance from pharmacists on how to avoid substitutions and get the medications you need, at prices you can afford. The episode features Dr. Jessica Nouhavandi, Co-founder of Honeybee Health mail order pharmacy, and Chris DiLascia, President of Transition Pharmacy Services (TPS), a specialty pharmacy. If you want to get the thyroid medication you need, at a price you can afford, then these two expert pharmacists have the answers!
Episode 4: https://www.thyroiddeepdive.com/post/episode-4
So, find a calm moment, grab a warm cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, pull out your laptop or smartphone, and curl up somewhere cozy, because together, we will fast-forward to fantastic thyroid health in the new year!
May you feel well and live well in 2021!!
~ Mary Shomon
P.S. Coming January 4th: Paloma Health and I will make an exciting announcement about how you can get FREE thyroid care in 2021!!!
And also coming in January for Thyroid Awareness Month...
HALF-PRICE COACHING with Mary Shomon
A chance to save BIG on the updated 2021 Thyroid Tuneup Program!
News about the 2021 Weight Loss Jumpstart Program
STAY TUNED!
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