Good fats and bad fats for thyroid and hormone management
Fats are a hot topic of debate in the health-conscious community, and recent reports have made it hard to separate facts from fear-mongering. Add to that, special requirements to keep [...]
Six lifelong habits found among the happiest people
In functional medicine we look at diet and lifestyle strategies to prevent or reverse disease, calm inflammation, and slow the aging process. However, other overlooked but extremely important aspects to [...]
Support healthy stomach acid levels for digestion, thyroid and hormone health
When we go to the doctor with symptoms of acid reflux, gas, bloating and heartburn, typically the diagnosis of high stomach acid is based purely on symptoms — not a [...]
Why antacids may not help acid reflux with Hashimoto’s
While most doctors prescribe antacids to lower stomach acid for heart burn and acid reflux, the real culprit may be that your stomach acid is already too low. This is [...]
Test your thyroid levels in the morning for best results
If you’re getting your TSH levels checked to monitor your thyroid health, it’s best to get that done in the morning. Otherwise your results may come back normal even though [...]
Hashimoto’s not improving? Here’s 10 reasons why
Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. Managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses immune function. If you are [...]
Defending adrenal fatigue
If you struggle with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, chronic exhaustion, insomnia, poor immunity, and persistent low blood sugar symptoms, you likely have poor function of the adrenal glands, which sit atop the [...]
Watch carbs, not fats, with Hashimoto’s & heart disease
If you shy away from fats for fear of heart disease, you aren't alone, you may be surprised to learn that carbohydrates, not fats, are the culprits in heart disease. [...]
Sync meals with your body clock for better thyroid health
Many of us start the day with a small breakfast as we run out the door, followed by a medium sized lunch and a large dinner. We also tend to [...]
Do you feel more depressed in summer?
Most people have heard of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, when winter brings on chronic blues. But if you feel better in winter than summer, you may have summer SAD, [...]