What's the link between thyroid and adrenal problems? Why do doctors focus on the thyroid and ignore adrenal fatigue? Is there a hidden connection between thyroid and adrenal problems? The Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast link for this article is above. Listen in and share it! Consider this: Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue can be quite similar. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism can include: frequent fatigue difficulty ... Keep Reading >
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The Paleo Thyroid Solution Book Review
The Paleo Thyroid Solution book review and podcast has clinical details not found in most thyroid books or doctor's offices. Primal Blueprint Podcaster Elle Russ shares her history of unique thyroid problems and explains thyroid function and treatment options in detail. Hypothyroidism affects 10 times more women than men and can be misdiagnosed as many other disorders. In this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast, Elle and I discuss the ... Keep Reading >
The Dangers of Testosterone for Women
The dangers of Testosterone for women are only partly known. Fewer studies have been done on women than men, and many studies are conflicting. Is Testosterone safe for women? When does Testosterone make sense for a woman? Listen in to my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on this topic on the player above or on iTunes. There are three kinds of Testosterone: the hormone we make in our body from cholesterol and DHEA, and prescription ... Keep Reading >
Thyroid Toxins, Goitrogens, and Nutrients
I know three ways to improve thyroid function - avoid thyroid toxins, regulate goitrogens and get specific thyroid nutrients. While Hashimoto's thyroiditis is rampant, it's not the only cause of poor thyroid function. Many chemicals and toxins prevent manufacture or conversion of T4 to the active hormone T3. Poor adrenal function, illness, injury and stress play a big role in down-regulating the thyroid. Enjoy my Primal Diet - Modern ... Keep Reading >
How to Build a Strong Lean Body If You’re Tired and Overweight
How to build a strong lean body when you're tired and overweight? What kind of movement is easy but effective? Do I need to balance my hormones to help me lose weight? I turned to Ben Greenfield for answers..... He's an elite athlete and super-coach with great exercise and lifestyle videos, podcasts and more. We spoke on my 2014 Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast about the not-so-super exercisers who need help getting started ... Keep Reading >
Natural Help For Candida With Dr. Lauren Noel
Looking for natural help for Candida? Want to understand Candida symptoms and treatment options? My interview with Dr. Lauren Noel covers prevention and treatment of Candida and its toxic metabolites which can cause long-term health problems. Noel is known as Dr. Lo to her radio listeners and to patients in her California clinic. (See below for links). The list of candida symptoms is long and varied. This toxic ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Supplements That Work
Looking for adrenal supplements that work? It's trickier than it sounds! Supplements for boosting, calming or repairing the adrenals - which do you need? Without a saliva cortisol test it's hard to tell if you have an adrenal issue or not. It's not enough that you are tired or even exhausted. Or that you're feeling hyper or anxious and thinking it's high cortisol. You may have an infection, a thyroid problem ... Keep Reading >
Exercise For Tired, Overweight Women w. Ben Greenfield: PODCAST
Ben Greenfield is a super-athlete and super-coach. He knows about fitness, health, food and fat-burning. And he has great podcasts. I asked him on my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast to talk to the rest of us: the not-so-super exercisers who need help getting started. The tired and overweight who can't get a start. Why? His answers surprised me! There's lots of information in this fun podcast and you can read ... Keep Reading >
Why “Cold” Sleep is Good For You
What's the best bedroom temperature for sleep? If you want to live longer, have more energy and have your brain, hormones and immune system still working, here's one idea for better sleep. Do you want it? Hmmm, let me think.... Yes!! I do! One big key to longevity is great sleep. We do our repairs at night, and make hormones, enzymes and other supplies that we use up during the day. With poor sleep we ... Keep Reading >
When Is High TSH Normal?
When is high TSH normal? Does a TSH above 4 require medication? Are you really Hypothyroid? As many authors write, including myself..... Don't we want TSH to be between 1 and 2? This 2013 Mercola newsletter article caught my eye with this statement.... "Reduced thyroid levels (TSH levels above 5), for a lean individual following a low-carb diet, may be normal and healthy!" OK then! My ... Keep Reading >
Fitness and Fat Loss with “The Paleo Coach”: PODCAST
Jason Seib Paleo Coach! Jason is a professional fitness trainer and health coach. Partnering with Sarah Fragoso, they do wonderful podcasts, coaching and seminars. You know Sarah from her best-selling books, "Everyday Paleo" and "Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook". But did you know she and Jason also host the Everyday Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcasts? Jason and I talk here about Fitness, Fat Loss, body image, change, ... Keep Reading >
Can Sleep Save Your Life?
You deserve to get better sleep naturally. Here's some thoughts on how sleep can save your life. Humans have evolved to sleep in the dark and wake in the light. Complex hormonal, immune and neurological systems depend on a consistent light/dark sleep schedule. Growth hormone is released by the pituitary after we fall asleep. It promotes new cell growth, old cell repair, and communicates with other vital hormone systems such as ... Keep Reading >