by Jennifer Reid | Mar 6, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
Thanks to exciting new research, we can more effectively manage autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammatory disorders that plague so many people today. This new approach involves the use of two natural compounds, resveratrol and curcumin, which have been found to...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 28, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Brain Health, Fatigue, Functional medicine, Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard of food intolerances to gluten, dairy, eggs, or other foods. But chemical intolerances, or sensitivities, have become increasingly common, as well. A person with a chemical sensitivity has an immune reaction to chemicals and heavy metals in...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 21, 2012 | Female health, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Uncategorized
A new study shows hypothyroidism during pregnancy may be more common that previously thought, thanks to new clinical guidelines for evaluating thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study revealed hypothyroidism in one in six pregnant women, a 10 percent increase...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 14, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine
You could eat a “heart-healthy” diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight and still be at risk for heart disease. Why? Because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing inflammation goes beyond standard prevention advice. The whole...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 7, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Brain Health, Children's health, Digestive health, Functional medicine
Many dismiss childhood stomach aches as a normal part of growing up. However research shows that chronic childhood stomach aches could result in anxiety and depression later in life. A Stanford University researcher found that gastric irritation early in life could...
