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. What is Dry Eye? Dry Eye is insufficient tears, poor quality tears, or clogging of ... Keep Reading >
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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 ... 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 ... 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 >
What I Do For Chronic Adrenal Fatigue
I've struggled with chronic adrenal fatigue for decades. I know what adrenal fatigue feels like and what it means to have low cortisol all day. Here's an intro to adrenal function and ideas on what I've done for my adrenal health. I hope it helps you too! Cortisol is the main adrenal hormone that gives stamina, regulates blood sugar and helps make female hormones after menopause. When we're overly emotional, too busy, short on sleep ... Keep Reading >
10 Healthy Ways to Reduce Stomach Bloating
Reduce stomach bloating the healthy way, without toxic fasts or cleanses... Fix the true causes of belly bloat and you'll be healthier as well as trimmer. What causes abdominal bloating? Stomach bloat is generally caused by food fermenting in the intestines (not a good thing). Eliminating certain hard to digest foods can work wonders for a swollen abdomen. (See TIPS # 1 - 3). Then let's look at infection, the thyroid, gall bladder, ... Keep Reading >
Are Your Adrenals Affecting Your Thyroid?
The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps you address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time. The goal of all natural health care is to resolve 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 Adrenal ... Keep Reading >
Top 5 Supplements for Stress and Fatigue
I sell these 5 supplements for stress and fatigue every day in my San Antonio clinic. Supplements can change your life - but only if you choose top quality. Most products bought at random don't contain the highest grade ingredients or the right combination of nutrients. But before buying supplements for Stress and Fatigue... Before you INCLUDE supplements, try to first REMOVE the causes of your fatigue and overwhelm. This is the key to ... Keep Reading >
How To Get Relief From Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue
You deserve to get relief from Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. It's a "global disorder", impacting body functions from head to toe. Fibromyalgia can be described as heightened sensory overload, similar to PTSD. Symptoms can include musculoskeletal pains, hormonal issues, headache, fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety and much more. I have an excellent Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on Fibromyalgia on iTunes or on my ... Keep Reading >
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 ... Keep Reading >
Can a Paleo Diet Help Your Hormones?
Working on your Thyroid, Adrenals or Testosterone? Can a gluten free Paleo Diet help fix your hormones? Hormones control dozens of bodily functions including fat deposits, acne, energy, libido, fertility, sleep and more. They can affect any area of the body, including neurotransmitters and emotions. Do you think you have a hormonal issue? If you suspect you do, first get accurate hormone testing done. No guesswork, ... Keep Reading >