Posts Tagged ‘thyroid’
The Health Lies that Keep You Tired, Fat and Grumpy
If you’ve turned on the TV lately, you’ve probably seen commercials for them. They’re touted as the answer to all of your problems: They can banish your fatigue, fix your cranky moods, help you sleep at night and quell your anxiety. I’m talking about pills, of course. Prescription drugs are doled out like candy these…
Read MoreStuck at the Corner of Fat and Unhappy? The Intersection of Dating & Hormones (+ 3 Ways to Solve Your Dating Dilemmas)
All the single ladies (all the single ladies) All the single ladies, now put your hands up – Beyonce, Put a Ring On It Is your hand in the air right now? Does the thought of dressing up, meeting someone new, and making sparkling conversation sound next to impossible? If yes, I’d put all my…
Read MoreHelp, Kelp?! What to Do with Japan's Radiation (Possibly Heading Our Way)
While I’m sure you’ve heard of the nasty earthquake in Japan – not sure you’ve heard that Japanese nuclear reactors spewed significant amounts of radiation that may be heading our way here in America. Learn about this now: IODINE. Talk to your doctor about protecting your thyroid with supplemental iodine, my friends. Taking supplemental non-radioactive…
Read MoreUS Aircraft Carrier Detects Radiation Offshore Japan
Japanese officials insist there is no public health risk from the failing nuclear reactors in Fukushima. My read of the news: I have no idea if that is true, and suspect the opposite. The BBC is reporting this morning that one of the US aircraft carriers detected radioactive fallout 100 miles offshore from the reactors.…
Read MoreRadiation in Cali: Not Normal, Not Dangerous But Are Physiologic Doses of Iodine Warranted?
We know that 45% of survivors from the last nuclear blast in Japan had thyroid problems. I posted one week ago that potentially massive amounts of radiation could come our way on the US Left Coast if Japan’s reactors had a meltdown, and we’re still unsure if that may happen. Fortunately, right now the crisis…
Read MoreMeet Your Hormones
Today Imma be yackin‘ online about hormones and how they shift when cleansing, and why. Was thinking I need a li’l reference guide to each hormone: who they be and what they do. So…I’m a scholar, seeker, yoga teacher and a doctor. It’s serious, sacred stuff. But. Imma be honest. I frequently quote The Blackeyed Peas. Want me to Quote…
Read MoreNot Your Mother's Thyroid Talk: Think Different About Your Thyroid Health
Slow food? Love it. Slow sex? You know it. Slow thyroid? A show stopper. You cannot realize your full potential in the world if your thyroid is working against you. Is this you? You’ve packed on a few pounds and can’t seem to get them off. You look at a piece of cake and it…
Read MoreWhat Dr. Oz Taught Me About Oprah's Thyroid + Why She Struggles with Weight
Why the Weirdness with Doctors + Thyroid? Talking Shop with Gena Lee Nolin & Mary Shomon Next Week
It happened again this week. I saw a patient who is 48 and came to me a few months ago because she felt flat sensually and sexually. Let’s call her Daphne. As part of our work together, I found she had a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) of 3.1 and a low free T3. In other…
Read MoreThyroid: Minimize Goitrogens for Optimal Metabolism + Weight
Here is a great list of foods that slow down your thyroid. They are also known as goitrogens. Isn’t that a weird word? It’s best to avoid these foods in their raw form – lightly cooked is a better option. Caffeine. Yes, not a popular food to give up, but it will help your thyroid…
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