Any doctor can tell you that to handle thyroid disease, you need a suitable dose of thyroid hormone to replace what your body isn't currently making on its own, or that you may need other forms of medications to control the excess. However, it may also be worthwhile to consider that making lifestyle changes can be just as significant as… Read More
Turmeric: Let us ease your mind a bit. As with any dietary supplement, there are right ways to take turmeric root that could best benefit your health. We review things to keep in mind to limit any potential side effects. Potential Benefits Of Turmeric Root The compound that gives turmeric root its signature bright yellow hue is also the compound… Read More
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower portion of the neck which secretes thyroid hormones, such as T3, or triiodothyronine, and thyroxine, or T4. The thyroid gland is primarily in charge of regulating the body's metabolism. With thyroid disease, however, an underactive or an overactive thyroid gland can release too many or too little thyroid… Read More
Metabolic Syndrome: Key indexing terms: Metabolic syndrome X Insulin resistance Hyperglycemia Inflammation Weight loss Abstract Objective: This article presents an overview of metabolic syndrome (MetS), which is a collection of risk factors that can lead to diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. The purposes of this article are to describe the current literature on the etiology and pathophysiology of insulin resistance… Read More
The thyroid gland may be small but it plays a big role in how well your body functions. That is because the thyroid produces a hormone that regulates your metabolism, the process which converts everything you drink and eat into energy. However, when your metabolism slows, causing you to lose weight and feel sluggish and fatigued, you may have an… Read More
Hypothyroidism can be a tricky condition to handle, and what you eat could interfere with your treatment. Some nutrients influence the function of the thyroid gland, and certain foods can inhibit your body's ability to absorb them. What foods can affect thyroid disease? Having a thyroid condition is often difficult, but you are not alone with this particular… Read More
Muscle Fasciculations: Key indexing terms: Fasciculation muscular Gluten Celiac disease Chiropractic Food hypersensitivity Abstract Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient with chronic, multisite muscle fasciculations who presented to a chiropractic teaching clinic and was treated with dietary modifications. Clinical features: A 28-year-old man had muscle fasciculations of 2 years. The fasciculations began in his… Read More
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Among its primary functions is to pump out a hormone called thyroxine. It is that hormone which sets the rate of the human body. It's what regulates energy generation. Some of thyroid hormone's imbalances common indicators include tiredness, bloating, hair loss, dry skin, joint pain, muscle stiffness, elevated cholesterol, sleep… Read More
The thyroid gland is a 2-inch butterfly-shaped organ located in the front part of the neck. Although small, the thyroid glans is a major gland in the endocrine system and affects virtually every organ in the body. What is the function of the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism, respiration, body temperature, brain growth,… Read More
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