Hormones and Brain Fog

Since brain fog is something that happens to everyone on occasion, you probably have experienced it. But, if you are dealing with brain fog on a daily basis, then it is time to start looking at the reasons you have that fog. If you are also gaining weight, have low energy and memory gaps, those…

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Balancing Your Hormones Naturally

Balancing your hormones naturally sounds like an easy solution doesn’t it? But, is this a solution that really works? And is it really that easy? Not to mention, what hormones are we talking about here? The first hormone mentioned here is thyroid. This hormone regulates just about every function in your body. Several groundbreaking studies have…

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SAD and Your Hormones

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) can have a devastating affect on our health and hormones. This common winter disorder is known for causing depression, sluggishness, weight gain and lethargy. There’s been a slew of studies that have shown that TSH and iodine, both of which are essential for healthy thyroid function, are adversely affected during cold, blue, wintery…

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Fibromyalgia is a disease that many health care professionals have assumed is all in your head. Even though there are now medications and therapies that can help with the symptoms, very little research has been done to find the cause. So, what can you do to help prevent this debilitating disease? Here are nine possible…

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Thyroid Surgery Now Possible Without Scar

Thyroid surgery leaves a scar. Not that most surgeries don’t, it’s just that the scar from thyroid surgery is front and center. This minimally-invasive procedure leaves a hidden scar compared to the conventional transcervical approach, which leaves a visible scar on the patient’s neck. All though this procedure is only being used for smaller nodules and…

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Issue # 274  January 22, 2015 Welcome to KnowYourThyroid. Today, we are talking about hormones and your mental health. Yes, they are connected. And no, you are not crazy. Enjoy! Corri     It’s Not In Your Head, It’s In Your Hormones: The Mental Health-Hormone Link by Holtorf Medical Group   Let’s take a look…

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Issue #270  January 8, 2015 Welcome to KnowYourThyroid. Today, Dr. Erika Schwartz is going to explain the importance of hormones and why “it’s all about hormones.” Enjoy! Corri    The Importance of Hormones   By Erika Schwartz, M.D When I utter the word hormones in front of my family and friends, a sudden smile crosses their…

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