Maybe Your Thyroid Is Low Afterall!
Hypothyroidism – One of the Most Frequently Missed Diagnoses One of the most common conversations I have with new patients goes something like this: “Mrs. Jones, based on your symptoms and your health history we just discussed, I think it is likely that you have underactive thyroid function.” The patient replies to me, “Oh, no, […]
Choosing a Good Probiotic
You Get What You Pay For – Sometimes. Probiotics (“pro-life”) are supplements of beneficial organisms. Why would someone want to intentionally swallow a bunch of bacteria? Many consumers have become aware of some of the health benefits associated with such a practice. I believe the most common reason probiotics are purchased and consumed relates to […]
The Toxicity-Diabetes Connection
Environmental Toxins are Endocrine Disruptors As amazing as it may sound, toxicity can contribute to obesity and diabetes. Animal research and human epidemiological (correlative) studies have shown that xenobiotics (literally: foreign to life) or man-made chemicals that contaminate our environment, do indeed play a role in obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, autism, cancer, heart disease, psychiatric conditions, infertility […]
A Spectacular Health Transformation!
When Trina came to see me for her first consultation on August 13, 2012, she was in poor health. She said she wanted my help with hypothyroidism. She had been diagnosed hypothyroid about a year before and began taking Synthroid (thyroid replacement hormone). Despite improvements on her blood tests, she wasn’t feeling any better. Actually, she hadn’t […]
