We commonly think of sleep apnea as being caused by obesity or structural problems. However, in women the transition into menopause can contribute to sleep apnea too. When estrogen is [...]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11 percent of the population. For the majority of people, heart disease is driven by diet and [...]
Do you have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and wish the work day started 11 a.m. so you can go to bed late and sleep in? Staying up late keeps you caught up [...]
The placebo effect—when a sham treatment produces desired results—is the bane of science, sometimes skewing results and outperforming pharmaceutical drugs. But instead of cursing the placebo effect, why not put [...]
When you’re following a strict diet to calm inflammation, repair a leaky gut, or manage your autoimmune Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, the lack of variety can be frustrating. But you’d be surprised [...]
The leaky gut diet, also known as the autoimmune diet or anti-inflammatory diet, plays an important role in managing Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. Removing inflammatory foods allows an inflamed and damaged gut to [...]
Even though you can breathe normally your brain may not be getting enough oxygen, especially if your Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is not managed. Lack of oxygen in the brain is not [...]
Even if you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, researchers are increasingly finding just the act of sitting for long hours—something many of us are forced to do for [...]
Chronic pain can drain you of energy, joy, and hope and make everyday activities seem like insurmountable obstacles. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, prescription pain meds, and steroids may bring temporary relief, [...]
It's hard enough to lose weight when you're struggling with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. But did you know your sleep habits also affect weight loss? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, [...]