Thyroid | Dr. Joe Alaimo

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy more common than thought

February 21, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

A new study shows hypothyroidism during pregnancy may be more common that previously thought, thanks to new clinical guidelines for evaluating thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study revealed hypothyroidism in one in six pregnant women, a 10 percent increase after using a narrower TSH range. The new guideline for normal TSH is now 0.3 to 3.0, narrower than the former guideline of 0.5 to 5.0. In functional medicine we use a range of 1.8 to 3.0. Gestational hypothyroidism poses a number of … [Read more...]

Heart disease is an inflammation disease

February 14, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

You could eat a “heart-healthy” diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight and still be at risk for heart disease. Why? Because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing inflammation goes beyond standard prevention advice. The whole grain diet, inflammation, and heart disease Are you following popular guidelines by eating a whole grain diet? Opting for whole wheat bread may seem like a healthy choice; however research suggests that as many as one in five … [Read more...]

Statins increase risk of diabetes 50%

January 10, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

Nurse taking the heartbeat of her patient

A new study found older women who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs increase their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by almost 50 percent. Researchers say it isn’t clear why the drug raises the risk of diabetes, and that the findings could be applied to men. Many people don’t realize that inflammation, not a statin deficiency, underlies high cholesterol, and that the condition usually can be managed naturally. The study looked at data of more than 150,000 women ages 50-79 for over 12 … [Read more...]

Hashimoto’s/Chronic Fatigue Testimonial

January 3, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

Hi Melany and Dr. Joe:Just wanted to give you a progress report. Went to my daughter Darby's in Winston-Salem for Christmas. Her house has 3 levels which means "stairs". Last Christmas I could hardly get up and down those stairs--had to pull myself up using the hand rails. This year, praise the Lord, I could manage the steps without holding on to anything--going up and coming down. Amazing how much better I felt this year as compared to last year. Darby is also following the gluten … [Read more...]

Hashimoto’s/ Menopause Success Story

January 3, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

Hi Melany, Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, can't believe the New Year is upon us. Checking in, wanted to let you know I'm about 5 days into my second bottle of supplements and down to half or less of progesterone drops. I am feeling great, sleeping good again, amazed at how little time it took to turn things around. Time to place another order if Dr. Alaimo doesn't want to change anything. As always thank you so much for all you have done and are continuing to do for me, you … [Read more...]