“Hangry” and Hashimoto’s? You’re aging your brain
Do you have thyroid or hormone issues and crash when you go too long without eating, losing energy and becoming “hangry?” Hanger (hunger + anger) is that explosive combination of [...]
Common Causes of Low Libido
We often think of good thyroid health in terms of TSH and antibody levels, but your libido is also an important indicator. If yours has gone missing, it could be [...]
A Hidden Trigger of Hypothyroidism: Too Much Salt
Those with high blood pressure and heart disease know to avoid salt, but researchers have learned salt comes with another risk — too much alters immune cells in a way [...]
Why health depends on a healthy relationship
Although we’ve all read the stories about marriage being good for your health, a bad marriage is just as bad your health! In fact, bad marriages are far worse for you than [...]
Fats to eat and avoid when you have hypothyroidism
For decades, media experts have promoted a diet high in omega 6 fats — found in corn, soybean, canola, and safflower — to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of [...]
Stable blood sugar promotes a good mood!
You’ve probably heard that depression and other mental health issues are based on a lack of brain chemicals such as serotonin and GABA. Conventional treatment is to give medications that [...]
Is gluten-free is a fad? Not if you have thyroid disease!
You’d have to live under a rock to not recognize the popularity of gluten-free diets by now. But if you think going gluten-free is just another fad, think again. Although [...]
Loneliness is Bad for Thyroid Health
Everyone feels lonely from time to time. Maybe you miss a party, move to a new city, or lack a close circle of friends. Ideally, loneliness is temporary, but when [...]
Low fiber kills beneficial gut bacteria and increases inflammation
You probably already know the planet is experiencing an extinction crisis; scientists estimate we’ll lose up to 50 percent of current species during the next 20 years. But did you [...]
Why Auto-Immune Conditions Are So Often Mistaken for Depression
Liz was a happy and healthy teacher who loved her job but also looked forward to retirement in another five years. And then, she wasn’t feeling so healthy and happy [...]