Thyroid function is powerful and far-reaching. It is in control of our most vital functions and organs such as the heart, brain, liver, kidney, and skin. It is also responsible for healthy and balanced human growth and development. As widespread as the areas where the thyroid reigns are, the causes and triggers of thyroid dysfunction [...]
Millions of people suffer from common forms of thyroid conditions. Women are more likely than men to develop some type of thyroid condition, but many are not even aware they are suffering from it until it begins to severely affect their lives. These conditions can range from an overactive or underactive thyroid condition, and medication [...]
It is quite natural for us all to struggle with feeling blue and losing weight or even gaining weight at times. It can also be said that many of us are so busy that it can be difficult for us to do exercise or do some yoga. But if you are struggling with any of [...]
Many of your glands are related in some way. One gland will influence how another gland works, and so forth on down the line. Because of this, when your adrenal glands are not functioning properly, other issues with glands and important bodily processes develop. Your adrenals are just like any other gland, and when they [...]
The renowned Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, is well known for his belief that “all disease begins in the gut”. And we now know that a leaky gut is probably involved in many autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto's. This is why functional medicine has such a strong focus on healing the gut as one of the steps for [...]
When I work with clients that have thyroid issues, one of the first suggestions that I make to them is to remove toxic chemicals from their environments. Toxic chemicals can be the initiating factor that can cause autoimmune diseases, such as, Hashimoto's. It can, also, be why women can't seem to get better once they [...]
Most people diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, such as Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, or psoriasis, are familiar with flare-ups – episodes where symptoms of their condition suddenly become more severe and/or resurface after a period of remission. These flare-ups are often frustrating and uncomfortable for those living with these conditions. Many autoimmune diseases have [...]
Hormonal imbalance maybe a curse, but women are often left with no other choice but to deal with it. Even with the availability of treatment options like hormone replacement therapy, prescribed medications, and even changes in lifestyle, there is still a huge percentage of the general population suffering from its consequences. Lack of sex drive, [...]
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (Eek, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s aging process will look different. But, despite Wikipedia’s definition of “biological aging”, don’t you think [...]
A common problem with many women who have hypothyroidism is that they have low stomach acid. The right amount of stomach acidity is necessary for breaking down and absorbing proteins and those other key nutrients for the thyroid and health, in general. Stomach acid will, also, kills unwanted pathogens. One of the ways I encourage [...]
