Low thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism, is a common, yet often overlooked, cause of chronic fatigue. Back in the 1950's it was considered to be a condition rarely encountered in clinical practice. Today, it's...
If you think that the symptoms of hormone imbalance are limited to the discomforts of PMS, hot flashes, and other common menopausal discomforts, and that the solution is medication or “white knuckling it”, you're not alone....
A woman I met on a recent airplane flight told me that her gynecologist mentioned to her that all of her patients over 40 complained of lack of sex drive. The doctor said loss of sex drive was the most common complaint she heard...
In our Western world it's expected that menopause is an uncomfortable time of life. That's because the experience that most women experience is pretty miserable. Hot flashes, night sweats, low sex drive, mood swings and...
This is my blog post from August 20 which didn't actually get posted at the time because the internet connection failed! ******************************************************************************************************* I'm...
Perhaps you've been brainwashed by the media about the dangers of the sun and how important it is to wear sunscreen every time you go outdoors. My son was told in health class that he should NEVER go outdoors unless he's wearing sunscreen, even at night, because the...
I just watched an excellent video about the effects of cruceriferous vegetables like broccoli and kale on thyroid health. It was posted on Kevin Gianni's Renegade Health Show blog. Here's the link to the show, followed by my comments....
I made this recipe up the other day and it was a hit. It's a raw parmesian cheese alternative that's loaded with omega 3 goodness, green food magic and immune system support. Omega Rich Parmesian 1/2 c hemp seed 1/4 cup ground...
This weekend has seemed like an eating and socialization orgy. What a nice break ! Friday night was date night with my husband, Scott. It was supposed to be an evening out with out of town friends, Tonya and Cody of...