Every day, you will find yourself in stressful situations – the jitters when you meet someone new or anxiety over a deadline at work. When these stressors build up, they can lead to long-term symptoms and serious health issues. According to recent research, nearly 8 in 10 American adults feel stressed at least once a…
Thyroid & Adrenal Issues
How Do I Know If I Have Thyroid Issues? Key Signs and Symptoms
Exhausted? Gaining weight? Feeling foggy? Thyroid symptoms can show up where you least expect them and are often confused as indicators for other conditions. The thyroid is one of the most underestimated glands in the body. Every single cell in your body needs your thyroid to function properly, which means the symptoms of thyroid issues…
How Functional Medicine Treats Thyroid and Hormonal Issues
The thyroid is often the source of many health problems. The thyroid gland secretes hormones and regulates most bodily processes. Therefore, maintaining the optimal function of the thyroid and balanced levels of its hormones is vital to your overall health. If your thyroid dysfunctions and produces too much or too little hormones, you may experience…
Common Symptoms of Thyroid Disease in Women
Women are much more likely to experience thyroid disease than men. One in eight women will develop thyroid disease during her lifetime, and as many as 15 million women have a thyroid disorder and don’t know it. Women often tolerate the symptoms of thyroid disease, accepting them as normal. And if women do seek treatment…
Feeling Tired? Gaining Weight? Let’s Talk About Your Thyroid
Feeling tired all the time can cause a range of health issues to develop. You’re more likely to make poor dietary choices, reaching for a bag of chips when you get home instead of cooking a balanced dinner. You’re also more likely to crash on the couch instead of exercising or going to the gym.…
