The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understand how these glands affect each other to help address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time. The goal of natural (Functional Medicine) health care is resolving the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you're treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function, you may be missing something! What are the ... Keep Reading >
Thyroid
How To Test Your Thyroid
Anyone with a thyroid issue should know how to test your thyroid properly. Many doctors only check TSH levels and assume your thyroid is fine as long as the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is somewhat in range. There are, however, better thyroid tests than those on a standard thyroid panel. I'll mention below how to order these yourself if your doctor won't run them for you. Sometimes it's hard for physicians to satisfy insurance ... Keep Reading >
Finding Hidden Value in “Normal” Lab Tests
I'm a Clinical Nutritionist - a different field from Dieticians or Nutritionists. Our area of expertise is the chemistry of the body - how systems talk to each other, how food, toxins, hormones, stress and nutrients affect us. We use "Optimal" lab ranges, not "Average or Normal" lab ranges. Most lab ranges are just averages of other people's blood. Many of those people are unhealthy and skew the ranges high and low, away from the optimal ... Keep Reading >
Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female Health
How do you use Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female health? Where do you get Iodine and how much do you need? 60 to 70% of us don't get enough. This helps explain the epidemic of Hypothyroidism I see in Consults. The entire body uses Iodine but it's key for the Thyroid. How did we get so deficient in Iodine? Iodine is found in the ocean, but those who live far inland or who do not regularly consume seafood or seaweeds only get their Iodine ... Keep Reading >
9 Big Causes of Hypothyroidism You May Not Know
What are the causes of hypothyroidism? Is it the thyroid gland itself, another endocrine gland, estrogen dominance or illness? Is low thyroid the problem or the symptom? This is THE key question in a functional wellness practice. Is an issue a symptom of another problem? Or is it the actual key problem that needs to be addressed. This changes the supplements I suggest or the type of tests I run in my Consults. Pros and Cons of Thyroid ... Keep Reading >
Heart Disease and Cholesterol | What Does the Science Say?
Heart disease and cholesterol science evidence says that heart disease is both more complex and more simple than eating (or not eating) bacon and eggs. Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Many, many independent studies confirm this. This article explains how even the USDA agreed with this in 2015. Heart Disease and Cholesterol Science? What We Hear #1). Cholesterol causes fatty deposits that clog arteries and impair blood flow, leading ... Keep Reading >
How Sensory Overload Makes You Feel Tired, Sick and Bloated
Sensory Overload can cause fatigue, inability to fight infections, and poor digestion. It can contribute to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and painful muscle tension too. Here's why. Sympathetic and Para-Sympathetic Nervous Systems Humans have two nervous systems – the sympathetic and the para-sympathetic. We evolved primarily to use our calmer para-sympathetic system. That’s where we eat, hunt, work, sleep, make love, create shelter, ... Keep Reading >
Supplements for Stress and Fatigue Done Right
Before buying supplements for stress and fatigue, first consider this. Two steps are required to resolve most health issues. Are you doing your share, not just hoping supplements will change your life? These two steps are what it takes: The Key to Resolving Most Health Issues First, remove those things causing the body or mind stress or harm Second, add foods, supplements and other support to help the body repair ... Keep Reading >
Castor Oil for Dry Eye Relief
I use castor oil for dry eye relief. I'm prone to red itchy eyes, Blepharitis and crusty specks on my eyelashes when I wake up. I had my eye doctor check for erosion of the cornea or bacterial infection, then I began using increased EPA/DHA, warm compresses, eye massage (see below) and castor oil for my dry eyes. This also works for Demodex lash infection. Natural Relief for Dry Eye There's lots of info on this page and its Podcast, but be sure ... Keep Reading >
10 Tips and Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue Repair
The correct supplements for adrenal fatigue changed my life more than once. First diagnosed with low cortisol after a heat stroke in 1987, I fell to almost complete adrenal failure in 2001 after severe Epstein Barr Virus. My goal has always been to repair the adrenals, not just take things for fatigue. I never went on the steroids I was told I'd need. I took rebuilding supplements and made changes in my life. Want more energy? REPAIR the ... Keep Reading >
The Hidden Link Between Thyroid and Adrenal Problems
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 >
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 often ... Keep Reading >