Epigenetic Abstract: The increased prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities is a major public health problem. While genetic factors undoubtedly play a role in determining individual susceptibility to weight gain and obesity, the identified genetic variants only explain part of the variation. This has led to growing interest in understanding the potential role of epigenetics as a mediator of gene-environment… Read More
Thyroid disease is a common problem that can cause symptoms because of over- or under-function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, which maintain are body metabolism. Do I have a thyroid disease? This is… Read More
Thyroid disease affects the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland found in the front of the neck. The thyroid has important roles to regulate numerous metabolic processes throughout the body. Different types of thyroid disorders affect either its structure or function. Hyperthyroidism, is one of the most common thyroid diseases, which causes the overproduction of the thyroid hormones in the human… Read More
Nutrition Abstract: A number of factors contribute to success in sport, and diet is a key component. An athlete’s dietary requirements depend on several aspects, including the sport, the athlete’s goals, the environment, and practical issues. The importance of individualized dietary advice has been increasingly recognized, including day-to-day dietary advice and specific advice before, during, and after training and/or competition. Athletes… Read More
Often times, when patients are diagnosed with a thyroid disease, they are scared are become pressured to make a quick decision regarding the treatment they should follow. These choices are often not well informed, leaving the patient regretting the surgical or radioactive procedure once they have had time to think and get a different view. What are the my… Read More
About 20 million Americans are affected by thyroid diseases, where one in eight women will undergo thyroid dysfunction sometime during their lifetime. Among the most common thyroid disorders is hypothyroidism. Approximately 90 percent of low thyroid function or all hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition. With Hashimoto's thyroid disease, however, your body's immune system is attacking and destroying your own thyroid… Read More
Functional Medicine: Glossary Allostasis: The process of achieving stability, or homeostasis, through physiological or behavioral change. This can be carried out by means of alteration in HPATG axis hormones, the autonomic nervous system, cytokines, or a number of other systems, and is generally adaptive in the short term. It is essential in order to maintain internal viability amid changing conditions.… Read More
Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is among the most frequent chronic hormonal problem on the planet. With approximately 20 million instances in America alone and 200 million people affected globally, hypothyroidism is a silent epidemic. What's worse is that about half of those struggling with this health issue are undiagnosed. How can people know they have a thyroid disease?… Read More
Functional medicine is a natural, medical practice which has been becoming more popular. What is functional medicine, how is it different from traditional, medical practices, and why is it important to know about when managing Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)? Functional medicine addresses thyroid disease by looking at the root causes instead of masking symptoms with surgery… Read More
Chronic Back Pain: Living with chronic pain can be exhausting and frustrating. But you can limit the severity of your pain—and the effect it has on you—with the following 3 strategies: 1. Become An Expert At Chronic Back Pain Management No one pain management technique works for everyone; it helps to be open to trying all sorts of methods and… Read More
It's estimated that as many as 27 million people in the United States have a thyroid issue, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease, and half of them don't have any concept that they do. An under-active thyroid, or hypothyroidism, accounts for approximately 90 percent of all thyroid imbalances. What is the thyroid gland? A butterfly-shaped gland in… Read More
According to the American Accreditation Organization, one in eight women will develop a thyroid disease during their life and as much as 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Undiagnosed thyroid disease may put women at risk for certain acute conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, infertility and obesity. What are the risks of thyroid… Read More
Body Composition: Key Words Fat-free mass Fat mass Undernutrition Bioelectrical impedance analysis Sarcopenic obesity Drug toxicity Abstract Undernutrition is insufficiently detected in in- and outpatients, and this is likely to worsen during the next decades. The increased prevalence of obesity together with chronic illnesses associated with fat-free mass (FFM) loss will result in an increased prevalence of sarcopenic obesity. In… Read More
More than 29 million people in the United States have been previously diagnosed with diabetes, and unfortunately, that number grows by approximately 1.4 million annually. What's the prevalence of diabetes today? We all know someone who has diabetes. A lot of us even have family members who have been diagnosed with the condition. In the past, children who were… Read More
The thyroid gland produces hormones which influence distinct processes in the body. Nearly every cell type is affected by these hormones. Maintaining appropriate levels of the hormones is important to your overall health and functioning. They help the body create and use energy, and if your body isn't producing the amount that is correct, it can lead to thyroid problems,… Read More