Hypothyroidism is caused by underlying inflammation and immune dysfunction in over 90% of cases. This goes hand in hand with gut damage and nutrient deficiencies, so diet is foundational in healing and reversing symptoms of low thyroid. In general, a whole food and plant-powered diet is best, but adding these six superfoods can supercharge your recovery. Given processed foods’ already …
Intermittent fasting, calorie-restriction fasting, and even long-term fasts lasting 3-5 days have become popular dieting practices in recent years for weight loss and anti-aging efforts. In fact, fasting comes with many benefits and has a rich history in cultures and religions throughout the world. Fasting comes in all shapes and sizes. Some people refrain from eating for 16 hours; others …
Your thyroid condition can be responsible for a whole bunch of symptoms that seem unrelated at first glance, and all of them are equally frustrating. I hate to add to the list, but a recent study found that low libido can be a sign of thyroid dysfunction. Although your thyroid is mostly responsible for metabolic activity, its influence spreads to …
If you find yourself tossing and turning every night, you’re probably at risk for developing diabetes. Insomnia and restless sleep have had a widely known connection to type 2 diabetes for quite some time, but the theories as to why these two issues are intertwined are not so set in stone. Picture this: You’ve been up for hours. You got …
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the leading cause of low-thyroid symptoms is the US. Autoimmune diseases like HT are multifactorial, meaning the disease has no singular primary cause. While there are endless options for the imbalances and conditions that contribute to HT, there are well-established commonalities among those suffering from autoimmunity. Scientific strides made over the last few decades in the field …
Everyone in Westernized cultures is familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. They are well-known chronic illnesses, and increasingly more individuals are receiving a diagnosis for one of these types. Although these are the general types of diabetes that many have become quite familiar with, there are three “secret” forms of diabetes that receive very little recognition and even …
In essence, your genetic code may increase your risk of developing a disease, but exposures and lifestyle choices dictate whether those genes can turn on and progress the disease process. In fact, while children have a high risk of inheriting type 2 diabetes (25-80%), genes account for only 10% of this risk. The study of epigenetics, which has expanded greatly …
You may already know that you have a thyroid problem, but knowing is only half the battle. There are many ways infection can reduce thyroid function. In theory, any infection that causes long-term inflammation, chronic stress, or reduced digestion can affect the thyroid. However, infections such as are some of the known molecular triggers for thyroid dysfunction and thyroid autoimmunity. …
What do you know about the thyroid gland? If you’re like most people, you may know what it’s called and where it resides, but if it isn’t one of the major organs, you’re none too concerned about it. You may think this unsuspecting, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck is like any other gland, but you would be …
Finding a quality diet with actual, long-lasting results can be difficult. Millions of people take to media outlets to rave about the latest super-diet that will help them shed 100 pounds in ten minutes! Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration – but you get the point. The truth is that most of these diets are profit-driven, with promoters selling …