I’m sure you know that your skin is your biggest organ. Did you also know it is responsible for protecting you against foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses, maintaining optimal body temperatures, activating vitamin D which can then be…
When it comes to thyroid health one of the questions I am asked is – are cruciferous vegetables bad for your thyroid? Find out the truth!
I’m going to be honest here: Stress is a given in our lives. I know I can’t avoid it and, while I’m not much of a gambler, I’d be willing to bet you can’t either. Yet, whether you have Hashimoto’s…
Did you know that there are more bacteria in us and on us that there are of our own human cells? Microbiomes are clusters of mainly bacteria as well as a few other organisms, which are found in our mouths,…
Whether it’s through personal experience or something you read in the news, most of us have been shocked by the story of a fit and health-conscious individual who died of an unexpected heart attack in their early 40’s. Stories like…
Research has linked high levels of stress with autoimmune disease, heart disease, ulcers, diabetes, hormone imbalances, and countless other chronic health conditions. However, even knowing this research, doctors and patients alike still tend to focus more on the physical causes…
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to supplemental thyroid hormone and I don’t believe that there is one right choice for everyone. What I have learned over the last fifteen years as both a thyroid patient…
As you probably know by now, Candida or yeast overgrowth is an incredibly common gut infection among those with autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s, Graves’, thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, fatigue, brain fog, and other chronic health problems, and is particularly common after…
One of the most common gut health issues I see in hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s patients in my clinic is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO. And, scientific research has shown a strong correlation between the two. In this article, I’ll…
Rid your home of toxins with my all-natural DIY recipes for toxin-free home and body products! No need to let the chemicals of those toxin-packed cleaners and moisturizers into your home – my DIY toxin-free home & body DVD and…
Last week I hosted The Thyroid Connection Summit, featuring video interviews with 35 of the world’s top thyroid experts. It was an incredible event, and I was blown away by the life-changing information they shared and the amazing feedback we…
There I was, standing in front of my bathroom mirror brushing my hair when I noticed chunks of it coming out on my hairbrush. It was horrifying and depressing, after all, I was 32 years old and this was not…
Methylation Support provides your body with the vitamins necessary for detoxification and stress relief. Methylation is a biochemical process that, among many other critical functions, transforms toxins into safer substances that will not harm your body. Methylation depends on a…
You probably know by now that what you eat plays a huge role in thyroid health. However, food isn’t the only thing you put in your mouth, and your dental choices can also have a big impact on thyroid function….
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. One of the keys to getting deep, regular sleep is to maintain a good circadian rhythm. That’s a term for your body’s regular daily rhythms. Many of your hormone receptors…
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. Food has extraordinary power— both to heal and to harm. Imagine: the foods you put into your body can completely transform your physical health, your energy levels, and even your…
This is an excerpt from my new book, The Thyroid Connection. If, like so many people, you’ve struggled to get your doctor to believe that something is wrong with you, my heart goes out to you. When you’re feeling sick, tired,…
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. Okay, so here’s the thing: Conventional medicine is failing far too many people. And nowhere is this failure more evident than with thyroid dysfunction. The American Thyroid Association says that…
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. “You don’t have a thyroid problem.” Like millions of other patients before and after me, I heard those dismissive words and my heart sank. I had just started my second…
These great-tasting, natural wine extract lozenges provide the protective effects of 2-4 glasses of red wine without the alcohol or calories! Studies boast a long list of benefits from red wine, including supporting a healthy inflammatory response, improved athletic endurance,…
