Aromatherapy for Thyroid & Adrenal Support
Various essential oils extracted from fruits and plants are popular for their healthful properties. Many have been used for centuries to soothe the nerves and maintain general health and overall well-being. When choosing an essential oil it is important to know what you’re getting. Although it’s not the only brand I enjoy using, when it…
Thyroid Basics 101
Many integrative and naturopathic doctors believe thyroid disease should be viewed as a public health emergency. Research studies show that at least 40 to 80 percent of the population has a thyroid disorder, such as thyroid cancer, subclinical hypothyroidism, or autoimmune thyroid disease, e.g. Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease. I have Hashimoto’s which is worrisome to…
Hashimoto’s Health & Healing: Are You Stuck?
Have you ever wondered why some women with Hashimoto’s seem to make progress along the path to healing and thriving again and you don’t? I have personally experienced many challenges since being diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto’s, pernicious anemia and celiac disease) and know how hard it is to feel better and heal the gut, adrenals, prevent hair loss, improve…
Holiday Savings on Nutraceuticals
It’s very exciting around here right now…Holistic Thyroid Care now includes 3,000 members! To celebrate YOU we wanted to do something special that would support you in your health journey and save you money. Last week we submitted a request to Designs for Health asking permission to offer our members and followers a 40% discount on their entire line…
The Small Intestine is Ground Zero for Autoimmunity by Marc Ryan, L.Ac.
This week’s guest post is by Marc Ryan, L.Ac. of Hashimoto’s Healing from his new book, Roadmap to Remission. I had the pleasure of meeting Marc at the Thyroid Mastermind in Boulder, CO in October and love his work. I encourage you to check out his website and also get a copy of his book (which…
Preparing for Surgery Part I: When You Must Use Antibiotics
Last July (2015) I had to have surgery. I rested a lot while I was recovering because it really took me down. The procedure was 4.5 hours. When I was one week post-op I was feeling semi-okay, but I could tell that my body had undergone a major shock due to anesthesia and trauma to the tissues. My recall wasn’t good and…
Simple & Affordable Blood Tests Could Save Your Life
Many of my clients want to self-order their own labs. Sometimes because their doctor refuses to order the correct tests, or they want to check levels in between doctor appointments, or their insurance doesn’t cover testing due to high deductibles or other reasons. I’ve found a lab I personally love and it’s amazing how affordable…
Apricot-Quinoa Cereal
Apricots are those beautifully orange colored fruits full of beta – carotene and fiber and rich in vitamin C. Apricots are rich in antioxidants which means they protect against the damage of free radicals. Other health benefits include protection of eyesight, heart health, apricots protect against inflammation, help control blood cholesterol levels, and support…
Steps to Take After Accidentally Getting Glutened
When my doctor initially told me that I had to give up gluten I felt hopeless because I believed it would be impossible since gluten is in everything from cosmetics to condiments. Since that day I have mastered the art of living a gluten-free lifestyle; however, there are those few rare occasions when I unintentionally come in…
Are Low Carb Diets a Trigger for Thyroid Disease?
I’m sure you’ve encountered a doctor who at some point advised you to “eat less and exercise more.” We ladies with Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism hear it all the time, right? With that said, and because it can be a challenge to lose weight, it can be difficult to avoid being on a diet. The problem…