Most people don’t realize that women have a much higher chance of having a thyroid disorder. Another fact that is often overlooked or pushed into a “corner” is that over 90% of low thyroid cases are actually autoimmune in nature. This means that the immune system is the source of the problem, not your thyroid. Identifying a hypothyroid condition and …
It’s true; beautiful bodies come in all shapes and sizes. But beauty is different than health, and Americans’ expanding waistlines are directly impacting the rates of chronic diseases like diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is no longer a disease of the elderly; it’s affecting children as young as two years old. One of the primary driving factors for this epidemic is …
An underactive thyroid is frustrating enough, but it can also put you at risk for diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. Learn how this special herb can help! Individuals with an underactive thyroid all understand the struggle: each day, finding the energy to deal with your responsibilities is an uphill battle. Low thyroid issues significantly increase your risk of developing metabolic …
Ladies! You should pay extra close attention to this one. A new study in Ontario, Canada followed 7000 workers and concluded that women who take on over 45 hours a week have a 50% higher chance of developing diabetes than those who work between 35 and 45. And yes, I’m leaving men out on purpose– the study showed that working …
One of the most overlooked connections in conventional health care is the relationship between the adrenal glands and the thyroid gland. When you experience stress or trauma, your adrenals produce a series of hormones, including cortisol, that prepares your body for a response. Cortisol downregulates the thyroid gland and steals resources from the production of active thyroid hormone. Lastly, when …
No doubt, diet and lifestyle are part of the complex puzzle of diabetes. Most people do not know that there are other factors beyond their control that can cause diabetes to rear its ugly head. I’m specifically talking about toxins that are making their way into your body through air, water, food, and home products. Sneaky toxins are hard to …
If you are suspicious that you have a thyroid disorder, but your doctors keep telling you that everything is OK, you are not alone. Patients are often told that their labs are “normal” and that their symptoms are just caused by stress. One of the reasons that so many people suffer through low-thyroid without getting the care that they …
For many people, the answer is YES! Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all diet for every person, but our understanding of diabetes has expanded the dietary options for diabetics. Once upon a time, all diabetics were advised to follow a strict low-fat and carb-counting diet while matching their insulin dosage with sugar intake. Now, however, experts agree that diets such as …
California is becoming more and more concerned for its citizens, as millions of Californians are expected to become diabetic with the next five years; effectively doubling the numbers of cases. Those alarming numbers have a lot of questions about what can be done to stop the numbers from climbing. To combat this drastic increase, state officials have decided to target …