Supplements

Up to 20% of Americans suffer from IBS

Your gut is home to 70% of your body’s immune system.

80% of the population may suffer from adrenal insufficiency

The gut is such an important piece of the Lyme puzzle.

A Lyme Warrior asks her doctor about all things Lyme.

Your health is important to your future child's health

Estrogens are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol

10% of women experience PCOS

Testosterone influences cardiovascular wellness

Many ADD/ADHD patients suffer from nutrient deficiencies.

Many people are constantly harming their immune system

It's possible to improve immune function with supplements.

80% of those who take supplements, forget to take them!

Iodine is a critical building block for thyroid hormones.

750 million people have some degree of thyroid disease

But how do the immune system cells actually start destroying the body they were designed to protect? It happens when some people don't make enough T-suppressor cells, so the immune system's attack goes on and on. Some people make too much interleukin 2(IL-2); then, an overabundance of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells are deployed, putting […]

What are the risks? In 2013, the FDA increased the warning label requirements for statins, adding elevated risk of liver damage, memory loss, type 2 diabetes, and muscle weakness to the list. Acute kidney damage has also been seen, particularly in those taking higher dosages. When all available data is compiled, these drugs have been […]

Beginning around age 30, a man's testosterone levels start to decline, and continue to do so as time goes on, unless you proactively address your lifestyle. Environmental factors, including pesticides, plastics, and other pollutants, have resulted in a significant decrease in the average testosterone levels for men, so most men will have, at least, a […]

While addressing a thyroid dysfunction, it's essential to consider the interconnected web of other imbalances, toxicities, and nutritional deficiencies that are always at play. Your thyroid gland is like the body's energy factory. Every cell in the body requires thyroid hormones. When it's operating effectively, you feel energetic, healthy, and in control. But it takes […]

Why is it that when having a thyroid dysfunction, one might feel so drained and unwell all throughout the body? Because the thyroid controls the rate of energy production, maintains body temperature, regulates body weight, menstrual cycles, muscle strength, heart rate, breathing, and affects brain chemistry profoundly, influencing mood and emotions. No wonder that any […]

We sometimes call it "hay fever", but it's not just hay that can trigger spring allergies. Pollen from a variety of trees, grasses and weeds are the culprits for many seasonal allergy sufferers. Some of the worst offenders? For serious allergy symptoms, you may need an over-the-counter or prescription antihistamine, as well as a visit […]

According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)'s 2014 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, 68 percent of U.S. adults report taking dietary supplements — with more than 50 percent being regular users. And 83 percent of the population express overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness of dietary supplements. (CRN Consumer Survey). Unfortunately, it […]

Let's take a look at seven things that every smart patient should do in 2017 that may help you manage and improve your health in the new year. 1. Schedule an annual checkup. If you are in an HMO, or have health insurance, your annual checkup is likely to be scheduled as a longer visit, […]

Researchers took a look at some of the key factors that cause patients to need larger-than-expected dosages of thyroid medication. The study looked at levothyroxine dosages in hypothyroid patients, but the factors they identified - the reasons why you may need more thyroid medication - are relevant whether you're taking levothyroxine, liothyronine (T3), or natural […]