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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How can you prevent cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death in the United States. The risk factors are always increasing, creating a constant public [...]
Ways to support your immune system naturally
While suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ Disease, your immune system mistakes molecules in your thyroid gland as foreign, and subsequently, attacks them. This attacks [...]