What are Vitamin D Cofactors and Why are they Important?
Sufficient vitamin D levels requires more than a healthy diet and taking supplements—vitamin D cofactors are important too. A shocking three-quarters [...]
Bad gut bacteria linked to hardening arteries, atherosclerosis
Unhealthy gut bacteria are a bigger risk for atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, than smoking, cholesterol levels, obesity, or diabetes. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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