Think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again. Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifespan. [...]
Having a thyroid condition causes you to become aware of your lifestyle choices and personal environment. The thyroid is responsible for producing the hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), which play a big role in regulating your metabolism. Remember, metabolism is basically how every single cell in your body operates. Iodine is essential for the [...]
The power of essential oils (EO’s) is real - have YOU made them part of your everyday life yet? I started using essential oils for making my own non-toxic cleaning products, but soon found out that essential oils are wonderful for overall health and wellness. I have, also, recommended essential oils to my clients for [...]
Eating mindfully is important for good digestion and overall health., Here are seven simple ideas to help you establish more mindful eating habits, and perhaps start to reconnect the body and mind again. 1. Tune in to your body’s signals Rather than just eating on emotional cues (different for each of us, like sadness, anger, [...]
One of the most common frustrations I hear from women who have hypothyroidism is that they have gained weight or can't lose weight. There are other factors that may come into play when dealing with weight besides the thyroid. It can be frustrating to step on the bathroom scale and see the numbers going in [...]
You may not feel like working out or fell like you have enough energy to workout with hypothyroidism, but working out is one of the best things you can do to help your thyroid condition. What's the best type of exercise for hypothyroidism? A program of low-impact aerobic exercises and strength training, So, let's talk [...]
Unsung Heroes Everyone is focused on what they eat, but what about how they digest? People have a general idea of what digestive enzymes are, but not many have considered the scope of their importance and the role they play for overall health. Consider digestive enzymes especially if you have a thyroid issue. What They [...]
You don’t have to be a health nut to know that soda isn’t good for you. But is it really all that bad? Is it ok to just have it once in a while? And if you’re going to have it, is it better to have the regular ol’ sugar-filled version or the zero calorie [...]
Your thyroid gland proves that dynamite comes in small packages. Incredibly small but very influential, your thyroid can wreak havoc throughout your body when it is not operating properly. Who is most at risk for either an under-active or overactive thyroid? Women are 4 times as likely as men to develop hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, which [...]
There’s a lot of talk about healthy fats these days. People are including more fat in their diets and forgetting about the fat-free diet crazes of the past. You’ve probably heard about omega fats in the mix, but what exactly are they? What are Omega Fats? Do they all perform the same function in our [...]
