This is the third in a series of posts about thyroid health. Read the first post on the basics of thyroid function here, and find out what types of tests you need to detect...
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This is the second in a series of posts about thyroid health. In our first post of the series, I discussed how the thyroid works and the symptoms of the most common thyroid disorders....
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One in eight women in the United States is impacted by a thyroid disorder at some point in their lifetime (1), and it is something I see frequently in my practice – at least...
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In Chinese medicine, our life force or vital energy is called Qi (pronounced chi). This life force is the energy that allows us to cope with stress, have healthy immune systems, balanced hormones, restful...
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The holiday season is a busy season. With all of the demands on our schedule – shopping, party planning, traveling, family gathering – it’s easy to stray from our normal health and wellness routines,...
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Holidays can be magical. They can also be a time when eating well and regular workouts get replaced with work parties, family gatherings, sugary treats, and alcohol. There is a way to stay well...
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The Holiday season is here, and for many of us, this means getting together with family and friends and participating in more community-based activities. These types of connections have the ability to affect our...
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Chills, fever, body aches, fatigue…you’re coming down with a cold or the flu, despite your very best efforts to keep yourself well. So what do you do? 1. Hydrate The most important thing you...
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If you want to stay well this cold and flu season, optimize your digestion. It may not seem like the two are connected, but 70% of your immune cells live in your intestinal tract,...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a typical adult can expect to contract 2-3 colds each year. But you can reduce your risk of getting sick and reduce the duration of...
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