Manage Your Hashimoto’s by Supporting T Reg Cells
When it comes to autoimmune Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, dampening inflammation and immune attacks on the thyroid is our primary goal. One of the most powerful allies in this quest is to [...]
Epigenetic Memory: How trauma and harm impact the health of future generations
The notion that genes dictate our destiny has been solidly debunked in favor of epigenetics, the study of external or internal mechanisms that switch genes on and off. Exciting new [...]
Berberine rivals metformin for high blood sugar
In functional medicine one of the most common causes we see for many health and thyroid issues is linked to imbalanced blood sugar. The good news is it is also [...]
Weight training offers the most benefits for seniors
Weight training is not the first exercise choice that comes to mind for seniors. Instead we think of chair yoga, walking, dancing, or aqua aerobics. However, science shows weight training [...]
Breast implants linked to autoimmunity and cancer
After assurance from breast implant makers that concerns about silicone leaks were a thing of the past, more than 10 million women worldwide have received silicone breast implants in the [...]
Navigating the holidays when you have Hashimoto’s
If you are on an elimination diet for your Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, the holidays might be a source of serious anxiety. Sticking to a specialized diet can be enough of a [...]
NSAIDs linked to 50 percent increase in heart attacks
Many of us reach for ibuprofen, aspirin, or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) when we have chronic pain or inflammation. But despite their easy access, these drugs present serious health [...]
Organic diets associated with lower cancer rates
Many people eat organic food because they believe it is better for their health, yet until recently scientific evidence of its benefits has been in short supply. Now a new [...]
Think twice before you “Roundup” more oats
Even if you eat all organic, many oat-based foods such as cereal, granola, instant oats, and bars contain glyphosate, the toxic weed-killer in Roundup. The independent study commissioned by the [...]
How to tell if your hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s
Your doctor says you have hypothyroidism and this explains feeling like crap, the crazy weight gain, and your distressing hair loss. But how do you know if Hashimoto’s is causing [...]