Are Your Adrenals in Check?
A Word from Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD In the thyroid world there is no shortage of discussion about adrenal problems. We know that healthy rhythms of cortisol are essential to repair your thyroid but how can you get healthy rhythms? The first is always treating the cause. Why are they unhealthy to begin with? There is…
The Beat Goes On Radio Show Appearance
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to be a guest on Rolanda Perkins’ live radio show The Beat Goes On (WGNS Radio-Murfreesboro) and we had a blast! Rolanda is an amazing woman and advocate for Go Red For Women since being touched by heart disease. Below are some of the talking points for diabetes which we…
8 Tips to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without the Guilt
The holidays are coming, and like me, you may be stressing over what to serve. I’m committed more than ever to eat grain-free and to think outside the box to prepare delicious mouth-watering entree’s other than the traditional fare I was raised on. Not that those dishes aren’t fabulous to taste, but let’s face it…they…
Love Your Liver!
The liver is the rock star of our detoxification system. This organ is positioned on the right side of the body underneath the ribs and is the shape of a semi-deflated football. Second only to the skin, the liver is the larges single organ in the body and weighs approximately 1.4 to 2 kilograms (3 to 4 pounds) in…
Gelatin Helps Calm Inflammation
Last week I woke up with pain in my right foot. On a scale from 0-10 it was a 9 and I had difficulty walking without crutches. What’s so odd is that I did not do anything I could recall that would have caused it…I simply woke up with horrendous pain. By the next day…
Why Detox in the Fall?
It is suggested that we detox 4 times a year, once with each season, to cleanse our bodies of the toxins that accumulate each quarter from environmental factors, stress, and lifestyle choices. What are some signs that you are toxic? Allergies Constipation or loose stools Fatigue Acne and other skin problems Bad breath Poor circulation…
Smoothie Revolution
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen a decent number of green smoothie pictures floating around. Why is that? It’s because they’re so good for you! If you have Hashimoto’s or any other autoimmune condition, nutrient deficiencies and constipation can be common issues. Green smoothies are extremely…
One Minute Meditation
In this day and age, we are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced work world and technology. No matter how hard we try, the stress just seems to creep in from trying to keep up with everything. If you’re the kind of person who’s got a little more stress than you’d like…
The Art of Journaling for Healing
Journaling is a practice I have engaged for many years. Twenty some odd years ago I lived with debilitating chronic stress & anxiety to full-blown panic attacks. For a long time I was afraid to leave my house, go shopping, drive, go to my own office, or hang out with friends. I felt the only…
Do We Really Need Vitamins & Supplements?
I believe very strongly in supplements and vitamins especially for Hashimoto’s. Read my bio and you’ll understand why – from a very young age in the 1960s I was taught by my grandma the importance of vitamins and food for good health. She definitely promoted the concept that “food is medicine.” But supplements are only one tool in…