Many women that come to me for help with their thyroid are also in the age range of menopause. Often times, the symptoms overlap and they are confused as to whether their symptoms are due to menopause or hypothyroidism. Not sure exactly how to know if you might be going through the menopause? You may [...]
Hormonal imbalances can have a major impact on your health. A lot of things can alter the delicate balance of your hormones and diet is definitely one of the factors that can do this. Unexplained weight gain, tiredness, bad skin, sleep problems and PMS can all be subtle signs that your hormones aren’t as balanced [...]
Your adrenal glands must be working correctly in order for your thyroid to be producing the optimal amounts of hormones. Your adrenal glands are critical for your body’s most basic, everyday functions, including balancing your hormones and helping your body recover from stress. How your adrenal glands perform is directly affected by the foods you [...]
Your adrenal function will have a big impact on your thyroid function. Most women with thyroid issues have different forms of stress that they need to manage in order to have success managing their thyroid condition. You may hear the word ‘STRESS’ and immediately think of the mental and emotional aspects along the lines of [...]
Adrenal Fatigue: Do You Have It? What Are the Signs? How to Treat Them? And How to Prevent It in The Future! Waking up and feeling no incentive and no inspiration to get out of bed and start the day may sound like a normal everyday occurrence. What you may not know though, is that [...]
Weight gain can be one of the most challenging symptoms to get under control when you are dealing with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. I frequently work with clients that have previously cleaned up their diet but still struggle with their weight. Many times they will lose some weight, but then weight loss slows down. [...]
Too many people with hypothyroidism struggle with issues of weight gain and the inability to lose weight. They think that it is just something they have to live with for the rest of their lives A patient came to me a few months ago struggling with weight gain, fatigue, bloating, and sleep issues. Those [...]
Ever felt butterflies in your tummy when you’re nervous or suffered from digestive problems during periods of stress and anxiety? This is a sign of the link between the gut and the brain, which we’re only just starting to learn more about. According to research, your brain and your gut are very interlinked and can [...]
No doubt you’ve heard of probiotics but you may not be so sure about how they could benefit you. Probiotics are live strains of microorganisms that can even out the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. If there is an imbalance and bad bacteria have been able to start taking over, it’s [...]
What is belly fat? The stomach muscle covers the entire midsection of the body and connects to the pelvis. If you have a pad of excess fat covering the muscle, it is known as belly fat and is called visceral fat. Visceral fat, or belly fat, extends deep into your abdomen and is close to [...]
