You have often heard me speak about the benefits of taking the adaptogenic herb ashwagandha to help with your thyroid. But there is another herbal preparation that I have mentioned that doesn't seem to get as much press - guggulu. It has a name that sounds more like...
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front part of your neck. The bony structure in front of your neck, commonly known as the Adam's apple, in conjunction with the thyroid cartilage that forms it, is there to protect your thyroid...
Host and Guest Speaker Host and Guest Speaker: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG In this show you'll learn: How stress affects your hormones What is happening to your body that causes hormone changes such as hot flashes, weight gain, and...
As part of my SHINE webinar series, I talk about the intimate connection between your everyday hormones (insulin, thyroid and adrenal) and your “fun” hormones (estrogen, testosterone and progesterone). We discussed how too much stress uses up the building blocks of...
Have you ever wondered why some people continually fail to improve their health while others make what seems like a miraculous transformation?
This is a huge topic. When we talk about hormones, we're not just talking reproductive stuff here. Hormones are what drive just about every human function. Your thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones and insulin are the three biggies when it comes to keeping you...