The uses of ashwagandha for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease have been known for a long time. Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a powerful ADAPTOGENIC HERB that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to help support and balance...
People often ask are there really 200 Hypothyroid Symptoms? HYPOTHYROIDISM is a condition in which the THYROID GLAND, located at the base of the neck, fails to produce enough THYROID HORMONE. This vital hormone is responsible for regulating ALL ASPECTS of your...
Are you struggling with autoimmune symptoms and finding it challenging to manage them? Have you tried a PALEO or LOW FODMAP diet, but they haven’t provided enough relief? If so, you may want to try the AUTOIMMUNE PROTOCOL (AIP) diet. In this article, we discuss...
FERRITIN is an often-ignored blood marker which measures the amount of IRON STORED in your body. Think of it as iron in reserve. Since iron, in all forms, is important to maintain proper red blood cell production, thyroid function, energy levels, hair growth and so...
We all love our hair, and for many of us, losing it can be a blow to one’s self-esteem and can be very distressing. If you’re suffering from hair loss, you’re not alone. HYPOTHYROIDISM, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough...
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced mainly by the ADRENAL GLANDS (DHEA-S, is the active form of DHEA, with SULFATE attached). It is known as a PRECURSOR hormone (the ‘raw material’, so to speak) that can be converted into other important...
Over the last fifty years, ANTIBIOTICS have been misused, overused and abused. That is why many health-oriented people do their best to avoid them completely. However, when you must have one for a stubborn infection, combining PROBIOTICS with ANTIBIOTICS for optimal...
A LEAKY GUT, also known as INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY or GUT HYPERPERMEABILITY, is a condition that occurs when the cells lining the small intestine become damaged. This allows undigested food particles (especially PROTEINS), ENVIRONMENTAL (CHEMICAL)TOXINS, and bacteria...
HYPOTHYROIDISM or Hashimoto’s (the main cause of hypothyroidism) is a common thyroid disorder characterized by brain fog, depression, dementia, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, cold intolerance, hoarse voice, irregular menstruation, infertility,...
Have you noticed a strange lump in your neck that goes up and down when you swallow? It’s possible that you have a goiter or an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Though goiters are often benign, having one can be uncomfortable. Fortunately, you can...
