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Hypothyroidism during pregnancy more common than thought

February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A new study shows hypothyroidism during pregnancy may be more common that previously thought, thanks to new clinical guidelines for evaluating thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study revealed hypothyroidism in one in six pregnant women, a 10 percent increase after using a narrower TSH range. The new guideline for normal TSH is now 0.3 to 3.0, narrower than the former guideline of 0.5 to 5.0. In functional medicine we use a range of 1.8 to 3.0. Gestational hypothyroidism poses a number of … [Read more...]

Heart disease is an inflammation disease

February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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You could eat a “heart-healthy” diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight and still be at risk for heart disease. Why? Because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing inflammation goes beyond standard prevention advice. The whole grain diet, inflammation, and heart disease Are you following popular guidelines by eating a whole grain diet? Opting for whole wheat bread may seem like a healthy choice; however research suggests that as many as one in five … [Read more...]

Childhood stomach aches linked with adult depression and anxiety

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Many dismiss childhood stomach aches as a normal part of growing up. However research shows that chronic childhood stomach aches could result in anxiety and depression later in life. A Stanford University researcher found that gastric irritation early in life could pave the way for lifelong psychological problems. Of course, not all childhood stomach aches will lead to adult depression and anxiety; genetic makeup and when the stomach aches occur developmentally are also important … [Read more...]

Poor sleep habits raise the risk of dementia

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Are you a night owl who can’t fall asleep? Are you half dead in the morning without several cups of coffee? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Our “body clock,” or circadian rhythm, regulates our sleep/wake cycles. A healthy circadian rhythm has you alert in the morning, tired at night, and able to sleep through the night. When it becomes imbalanced your risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases increases. Dementia and circadian … [Read more...]

Gluten could be causing your heartburn

January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Call it acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD, but having stomach acid splash back up into your esophagus is painful and distressing. Although researchers cite various causes, one that many doctors overlook is gluten, the protein found in wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and other wheat-like grains. Studies link gluten with acid reflux Research shows acid reflux symptoms more commonly affect those with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease triggered by gluten. One study found 30 percent of celiac disease … [Read more...]

Another Hypothyroid Success Story

January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Overtraining: Too much of a good thing

January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Mary was a mother of two who began a vigorous exercise program of weight lifting and running, one to two hours a day, six days a week. Not only did she fail to lose weight, she actually gained weight, and found herself battling fatigue, irritability, and constant colds and flus. As it turns out, Mary was exercising too much. Overtraining weakens the body While regular exercise is vital to good health, studies show overtraining can actually deplete hormones, depress immunity, lead to bone loss, … [Read more...]

Auto-Immune Disease Factors

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Statins increase risk of diabetes 50%

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A new study found older women who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs increase their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by almost 50 percent. Researchers say it isn’t clear why the drug raises the risk of diabetes, and that the findings could be applied to men. Many people don’t realize that inflammation, not a statin deficiency, underlies high cholesterol, and that the condition usually can be managed naturally. The study looked at data of more than 150,000 women ages 50-79 for over 12 … [Read more...]

Detox Diet Plan for the New Year

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Now that the food comas, sugar hangovers, and holiday binges are over, it’s a good time to “clean house” with a detox diet. A detox diet calms inflammation, stimulates repair and recovery, and boosts energy. A detox diet should never involve frequent hunger or lack of nutrients, factors that only stress the body further. Finding food intolerances Many people don’t realize they have food intolerances. These foods trigger an immune reaction and cause such symptoms as low energy, rashes, … [Read more...]

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