Behavioral therapy to overcoming food cravings and food addiction
Being overweight or obese can generate health problems such as metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes, heart disease, and hormonal imbalances which perpetuate further weight gain. [...]
Melatonin supplementation can help your metabolism
Melatonin is a compound formed in the pineal gland that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The release follows a circadian pattern, meaning there is a [...]
Sex & your thyroid: hormones of desire
Did you know that thyroid hormone excess may have a direct effect on the brain chemicals that regulate sexual interest? Hyperthyroidism can cause a hypomanic [...]
Could your thyroid be perpetuating your depression?
The association between thyroid imbalance and depression has been recognized for many years. But how much is the thyroid contributing to your depression? Interestingly, subclinical or [...]
The importance of combating oxidative stress and inflammation for metabolic syndrome prevention
Oxidative stress is the inability of the body to repair the damage caused by extensive free radicals. These Free radicals can cause toxic effects including damage [...]
A simple approach to differentiating celiac disease from non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder suffered by genetically predisposed individuals. Upon exposure to gluten, a protein found in wheat, the bodies of these individuals [...]
Beware of iron deficiency during pregnancy. It can lead to low thyroid.
Iron is crucial for optimal thyroid gland function and optimal thyroid hormone production. This explains that iron deficiency, in addition to causing anemia, can also [...]
What is binge eating and how to overcome it
Binge eating disorder or BED is a syndrome characterized by repeated occurrences of binge eating. It involves consumption of a large quantity of food and [...]
Doctors continue to debate whether subclinical hypothyroidism should be treated or not. Yet, treatment has been shown to have many benefits.
Subclinical hypothyroidism, that I call low-grade hypothyroidism, effects a large percentage of the world population and is much more common in women than men and [...]
Vitamin D supplementation has tremendous anti-inflammatory and immune system benefits, but not a preventive effect on cancer or heart disease.
Vitamin D supplementation has been shown to have several benefits, including promoting bone health and bone strength, improving immune system functions, and reducing systemic inflammation [...]