Poor sleep habits, unmanaged hypothyroidism raise dementia risk
Are you a night owl who can’t fall asleep? Are you half dead in the morning without several cups of coffee? Or does your hypothyroid condition have you wide awake [...]
Hypothyroidism and heartburn: Gluten could be the culprit
Call it acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD, but having stomach acid splash back up into your esophagus is painful and distressing. Although researchers cite various causes, one that many doctors [...]
Hypothyroidism and overtraining: Too much of a good thing
Mary was a mother of two with hypothyroidism who began a vigorous exercise program of weight lifting and running, one to two hours a day, six days a week, [...]
Statins increase risk of diabetes in women 50%
A new study found older women who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs increase their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by almost 50 percent. Researchers say it isn’t clear why the [...]
Hypothyroidism Detox Diet
For the person with autoimmune hypothyroidism, a detox diet that removes inflammatory foods can significantly alleviate thyroid symptoms. Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is a condition in which the immune system attacks and [...]
Can stress cause your baby’s allergies?
A calm, healthy pregnancy and postpartum period could reduce the risk of allergies in your baby, according to a new Swedish study. Researchers found infants with lower levels of cortisol, [...]
Vitamin D outshines vitamin C at preventing flu virus
Compelling evidence links low levels of vitamin D with an increased risk for the flu virus and colds. Most people are deficient. Are you getting enough D?
Can pregnancy cause hypothyroidism?
"Why did pregnancy trigger my hypothyroidism?" Natural immune shifts during pregnancy, together with a genetic tendency and other predisposing factors, can trigger hypothyroidism in some women. Hypothyroidism is an immune [...]
Fractures common today: Build stronger bones
"Is it my imagination or are broken bones more common than ever today?" Boys are 32 percent and girls 56 percent more likely to break a bone than children 40 [...]
Your brain is what you eat: Hydrogenated fats
"What is all the fuss about hydrogenated oils, or trans fats? Aren’t they OK to eat in moderation?" The hydrogenated fat you eat becomes part of your brain and nervous [...]