There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, etc., not to mention that hypothyroidism can cause dry skin. Healthy skin is a reflection of internal health. There are many creams and cosmetics to put on top of your skin. But, there are also lots of things you can [...]
Do you tend to start off the year with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm about what you’ll change and find your motivation waning by February? If this sounds familiar, your willpower may not be the real problem. It may be down to your choice of resolution(s) in the first place, especially if you’re picking [...]
Are you planning to improve your health and wellness goals in 2019? If the past year hasn’t gone quite as you planned on the health and wellbeing front, the New Year is a great time to think about where you’d like to be - both this time next year and much further down the line. [...]
If you’ve made it through the festive season without putting weight on, you don’t want to undo your hard work by going crazy at New Year parties instead. Any extra pounds you put on at this time of year can be very difficult to shift and could take months to lose. Scary thought, right? Taking [...]
Eating healthy can seem like a much bigger challenge over the holiday season, especially if you’ve been invited to parties and are worried that the food on offer will ruin your healthy eating efforts. Party food can be super tempting and it can derail all of your good intentions but here’s the good news: you’re [...]
There are many diets that are recommended for individuals that have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. There is not one type of diet that will help everyone. The Mediterranean diet is a diet that could work to reduce symptoms in thyroid patients because it is known as an anti-inflammatory diet, focuses on plant-based foods, fish and other seafood, [...]
Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. And being hydrated is essential for health. I could argue that water is the most essential nutrient of them all. Water is needed for every cell and function in your body. Water is a huge part of your blood; it cushions [...]
Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps “gassy?” Have you ever carried a “food baby?” Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. And, when you have thyroid problems, constipation and bloating are even more common. Bloating happens when you have trouble digesting. The [...]
An important key in unlocking the path to remission with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's is understanding gut health. If you can improve your gut health, you will be well on your way to reversing your symptoms. What Is Gut-Health? There has been lots of talk recently about what has become known as “gut-health.” The Johns Hopkins [...]
If you often feel hungry, you are not alone! There are many reasons to feel hungry. Of course, the most obvious one is that you are actually physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is empty, your blood sugar has dropped, and your hunger hormones are having a party. But other times, the hunger may not be [...]
