One of the great things about being a health care practitioner for more than three decades is that I get to see exciting new research and development emerge –- and also witness the medical and scientific communities retract mistakes and give credence [...]
Almost twenty years ago, the American College of Physicians, a pretty conservative organization, stunned the medical community by issuing a guideline that women over 50 should have a thyroid test at least once every five years. At that time, most physicians thought [...]
Have you been hearing a lot about thyroid imbalances lately? More and more often these days, when women experience problems like increased fatigue, loss of concentration and weight gain, the first thing that comes to mind is “it must be my thyroid." [...]
The thyroid gland has long been considered the master gland and is well known for its ability to affect metabolism. When I order a TSH test I am trying to determine exactly how much of this hormone TSH is circulating in the [...]
Hypothyroidism is the medical term for a sluggish thyroid. It can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including: Severe fatigue, loss of energy Weight gain, difficulty losing weight Depression and depressed mood Joint and muscle pain, headaches Dry skin, brittle nails [...]
It’s no secret that I am passionate about encouraging people to eat healthy, natural foods to support their health. Food is where it all begins, and an area that we can control far more easily than other things that impact our health. [...]
It’s nearly impossible to avoid stress in our lives. It comes at us from so many directions - work, family, friends. We try to squeeze so many things into a day that we rarely take time to slow down. Many years ago, [...]
Traditional medicine is great for treating serious disease, but often these practitioners aren’t looking at the whole picture. Alternative practitioners, like those of us in functional medicine, try to resolve the underlying causes of poor health rather than simply treating symptoms. In [...]
Have you heard much about selenium? I wouldn’t be surprised if your answer is no; selenium is one of nature’s best kept secrets! We only need small amounts of this amazing mineral, but it has huge effects on our health. Selenium protects [...]
Do you have unanswered thyroid questions? Let's cover some frequently asked questions I hear in my clinic about thyroid and hypothyroidism. Common Thyroid Questions Here are some answers to common concerns about problems related to your thyroid, including hypothyroidism. If my thyroid [...]
