Most people diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, such as Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, or psoriasis, are familiar with flare-ups – episodes where symptoms of their condition suddenly become more severe and/or resurface after a period of remission. These flare-ups are often frustrating and uncomfortable for those living with these conditions. Many autoimmune diseases have [...]
Hormonal imbalance maybe a curse, but women are often left with no other choice but to deal with it. Even with the availability of treatment options like hormone replacement therapy, prescribed medications, and even changes in lifestyle, there is still a huge percentage of the general population suffering from its consequences. Lack of sex drive, [...]
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (Eek, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s aging process will look different. But, despite Wikipedia’s definition of “biological aging”, don’t you think [...]
A common problem with many women who have hypothyroidism is that they have low stomach acid. The right amount of stomach acidity is necessary for breaking down and absorbing proteins and those other key nutrients for the thyroid and health, in general. Stomach acid will, also, kills unwanted pathogens. One of the ways I encourage [...]
When I work with clients that have thyroid issues, one of the first suggestions that I make to them is to remove toxic chemicals from their environments. Toxic chemicals can be the initiating factor that can cause autoimmune diseases, such as, Hashimoto's. It can, also, be why women can't seem to get better once they [...]
The immune system is your body’s protector against germs and viruses that can make you sick. Immune system action involves lots of complicated pathways, but in general, it works through the production of antibodies. Antibodies are produced to “fight” and rid the body of foreign invaders. But what happens when the immune system isn’t in [...]
I commonly recommend adaptogens for my clients who are trying to reverse their thyroid conditions. Most women with thyroid issues have different forms of stress that they need to manage in order to have success managing their thyroid condition. You may hear the word ‘STRESS’ and immediately think of the mental and emotional aspects along [...]
Once my clients have reversed their thyroid conditions and are feeling like themselves again, they have the energy to get back into routine exercise again. My clients often ask me about cardio and resistance training, so I'm going to break it down in this article today. When it comes to exercise, there has long been [...]
I tell my clients that have Hashimoto's to remove dairy, corn, and soy right away when we begin working together because they are highly sensitive foods. Today, I want to discuss corn specifically and why it is not something that should be consumed. Like gluten, corn - and its many derivatives are in everything. No [...]
The abnormal levels of hormones amongst women can wreak havoc and can have a negative impact not only on the person suffering from such condition, but also to people who are around her. Mood swings, for instance, can affect the way a woman treats people in her surroundings. From monthly period to menopause, it is [...]
