Gut bacteria can promote insulin resistance and slow metabolism
Among the many factors that can promote insulin resistance, weight gain and even obesity, abnormal bacterial growth in the gut is clearly a very common [...]
Why is selenium so important for the health of your thyroid, your immune system, and for optimal metabolism
Selenium, which is a metalloid, is involved in many crucial functions that take place in the body. It is found in trace amounts in the [...]
Lichen sclerosus: an often-overlooked genital skin condition in patients with hashimoto’s thyroiditis
In women Lichen Sclerosus, which is an inflammatory immune system meditated skin condition affecting the genital area, is frequently associated with an autoimmune disease, particularly [...]
Psoriasis, hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and increased risk for metabolic syndrome
An interesting connection exists between psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition, and the occurrence of weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Psoriasis affects roughly 1-3% of the [...]
The health benefits of Vitamin D are not just limited to bone health
It is now clearly established that taking adequate amounts of vitamin D and avoiding vitamin D deficiency combined with taking the right amount of calcium [...]
What is causing the rise of metabolic syndrome in children?
Research has shown that children who are obese have a much greater risk of becoming and remaining obese as adults than normal weight children. Obese [...]
Taking Melatonin if you have metabolic syndrome
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The release of melatonin follows a circadian pattern, meaning [...]
Why hypothyroid patients should stop consuming foods containing lactose
Lactose intolerance is commonly found in people who suffer from Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism. Lactose intolerance is to be distinguished from sensitivity to dairy, another [...]
The Thyroid Wellness Program vs. surgical removal of the thyroid gland to cure persistent symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
One of the challenges that patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hypothyroidism face is the persistence of fatigue, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and some time many other [...]
The correlation between hypothyroidism and cholesterol and triglyceride problems
Dyslipidemia is defined as finding abnormal amounts of fats (i.e. cholesterol, triglycerides, etc…) in the blood. There are several causes of dyslipidemia, and one of [...]