Why are girls starting puberty so early these days?
In the 1800s the average girl didn’t hit puberty until she was 15. Today the average age of puberty is 12, while the numbers of children showing signs of puberty [...]
Hashimoto’s not improving? Here are 10 Reasons Why…
For some, managing autoimmune Hashimoto’s is as easy as going gluten-free. For others, it requires trial and error to find the triggers. And for those with severe or multiple autoimmune [...]
Moody and need meds or just a healthy, normal female?
Do you feel you need anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications, or has your doctor said you do? Although true depression or anxiety disorders need management, many women are misled into believing [...]
SIBO common cause of wasting away
Do you have an older loved one in your life who seems to be wasting away no matter what you do to keep them nourished and healthy? This may be [...]
Your Doctor Means Well, But He Probably Isn’t Trained To Help You Get Well
An Introduction to Integrated Medicine Your doctor may not be giving you the right tests to find the true cause of your symptoms. If you get into a [...]
Botox can mess with your brain in more ways than one
Botox, fillers, and plastic surgery seem de rigueur these days, with anti-aging spas in practically every strip mall. No longer the domain of celebrities, Botox treatments are more affordable than [...]
The problem with perfumes when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Nicely scented products can trigger pleasant memories or a good mood. In fact, some of the chemicals used in perfumes have been found to have a mild narcotic effect. Sadly, [...]
Artificial food colorings: What you need to know if you have Hashimoto’s hypthyroidism
If you’re like most people, you probably have a vague notion artificial food coloring is “bad.” You’ve also probably heard it makes some kids hyperactive. But did you know the [...]
Journey Through the Gut — The Hashimoto’s Guide to Digestion
We live in a time of unprecedented abundance of food and medical advances yet we are sicker than ever. It is common now to suffer from Hashimoto’s, PMS, depression, chronic [...]
Salt is beneficial if you have low blood pressure and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Aging people have long since been resigned to living out their latter years avoiding salt and eating a bland, tasteless diet. But new research shows the risks of salt may [...]