Although few doctors know how to successfully manage autoimmune disease — a condition in which the immune system attacks the body — researchers say it has become a modern epidemic, [...]
Chemicals to straighten and relax hair are a part of life for many black women, for reasons that range from societal expectations to ease of care. But our society’s discomfort [...]
You’ve made your mind up: you’re sick of your hypothyroidism ruling your life – it’s time to change your lifestyle. Goodbye fatigue! See ya hair loss! So long weight gain! [...]
It’s nice to think eating organic food and using “green” household and body products keeps us toxin-free and helps us manage thyroid and hormone disorders. While those measures certainly help, [...]
BPA (bisphenol-A) is gaining recognition as an undesirable toxin that people now try to avoid in plastics, particularly water bottles. But it’s harder to avoid than you think – research [...]
When most people hear the term “coffee enema” they think, “Oh, gross!” But before you click the back button, consider the following; coffee enemas have been known to: greatly relieve [...]
Anyone with diabetes knows it’s important to manage insulin levels. Functional medicine offers unique tools to manage insulin and blood sugar -- including diet, exercise, stress management, detoxification, and maximizing [...]
Do you feel toxic chemicals are out to get you? Studies link many chronic health conditions, including Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, with toxic chemicals in our everyday environment. Man-made chemicals, pesticides, pollution, [...]
"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 [...]
My practitioner diagnosed me with Hashimoto’s and celiac disease, two autoimmune diseases. It seems many of my friends have an autoimmune disease too, including eczema, arthritis, Type I diabetes, and [...]