About Dr. Lori Kalie

Dr. Lori Kalie, DC, CFMP is a certified Functional Medicine practitioner. She works with patients who are suffering with autoimmune disorders, digestive problems, hormonal issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid disorders. She consults with patients over the phone, Syype, and FaceTime.

When to See a Doctor For Your Thyroid

In general, doctors recommend making an appointment with them if you have any signs of symptoms of a thyroid condition. That is because thyroid conditions lead to a wide range of medical problems, many of which can easily be remedied with simple thyroid treatments. Keep reading to find out more about getting medical treatment for [...]

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Medical Conditions Caused by Hypothyroidism

When you have hypothyroidism, the underactive thyroid not only causes all of the side effects and symptoms you are aware of, but can also increase the risk for developing other conditions and disorders. It is important to understand the risk so you are more motivated to get tested and treated for your thyroid condition. [...]

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Tips for Losing Weight With an Underactive Thyroid

Having an underactive thyroid with hypothyroidism can also lead to weight problems. This condition affects your metabolism by slowing it down and reducing your energy level, two things that can make it a lot of harder to lose weight. However, while it is a little more difficult, it is not impossible.   Tips For [...]

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Juicing For Thyroid Conditions

When you have a thyroid condition like hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s Disease, it can make it hard for you to manage your weight. Not only that, there are a lot of fruits and vegetables that are really good for reducing the severity of your symptoms. When you juice, you are able to get enough fruits and [...]

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How to Use Essential Oils For Thyroid Conditions

How to use essential oils for thyroid conditions While you should still see your doctor to help treat your thyroid condition, it is possible to start finding relief from the symptoms now with essential oils. The following essential oils are the best ones to use for your thyroid condition. Peppermint Peppermint is an [...]

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What Is Hyperthyroidism?

About Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is one of the more common thyroid conditions you can experience. With hyperthyroidism, your thyroid gland is producing too much of the thyroxine hormone, which leads to an overactive thyroid. This can cause a wide range of symptoms and side effects. Here are some things to know about having hyperthyroidism. How You [...]

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The Fat Hormone – How Effective Are You At Burning Belly Fat?

Have you heard of the fat hormone? Leptin, a recently discovered hormone, regulates body weight by suppressing food intake and/or increasing energy expenditure. Leptin is a very powerful and influential hormone produced by fat cells. Science has discovered that leptin is the most powerful metabolic regulator that tells your brain whether you should be hungry, [...]

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Protein – How Much Is Enough?

Protein is not just for great skin, hair, and nails; it's critical for health. Without it, you wouldn't be able to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, and even think and have good moods. Higher protein diets can help fight high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Not to mention [...]

By |2019-12-12T12:15:34-05:00September 4th, 2018|Health, Nutrition|Comments Off on Protein – How Much Is Enough?

Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

One of the main symptoms of individuals that suffer from thyroid conditions is mood disorders. This occurs for many reasons, including blood sugar imbalances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and neurotransmitter problems. (80% of your neurotransmitters are located it your gut. If your gut is not functioning right, your brain won't, either. Therefore, what you eat [...]

By |2019-12-12T12:15:38-05:00August 28th, 2018|Health, Nutrition|Comments Off on Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

How Much Sugar Is Too Much?

One of the things that you can start doing right away to feel better with throid conditions is to get your blood sugar under control. I am writing about this topic again because organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still [...]

By |2019-12-12T12:15:39-05:00August 21st, 2018|Health, Nutrition|Comments Off on How Much Sugar Is Too Much?
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