With the prevalence of thyroid related disorders skyrocketing, very few doctors actually look into the nutritional deficiencies, vitamins, and minerals needed to have normal thyroid function. In this article, we will separate out different vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy thyroid gland. Vitamin D and Thyroid Function Vitamin D is another vitamin that is
Back in the 1990’s, research was done that stated sugar does not have any “cognitive effect” on a child or an adult’s brain (1). I’m sure any teacher or parent who read this was appalled because they can quite literally see the change in children when they’ve had too much sugar. The research that was
Did you know that 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware that their thyroid gland is not functioning properly? Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, is the most common thyroid disorder. Sadly, the condition often goes undiagnosed because its numerous varied symptoms are misinterpreted as signs of other ailments. Once diagnosed, hypothyroidism
It is estimated that up to one-in-ten American children are affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For many of these children, prescription medications are the standard treatment option, and healthcare professionals often give little thought to alternatives. Medications commonly used for ADHD include stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidates. While these drugs may be effective in
Your preschooler is very energetic. At least, that’s what your child’s teacher says. But, to you, something seems wrong, or like something seems off or not really right. The boundless energy that your child has isn’t the problem. It’s your child’s inability to calm down, quiet the body or focus at any time. Is it
The majority of children with ADHD, over 70 percent, are put on medication to help control their symptoms. Parents who want to minimize the amount of medication their child takes, or who would like to see even more improvement in ADHD symptoms, may want to try changing their child’s diet. Research suggests that some children
More often than not a thyroid story begins with “after my second or third child, my thyroid was never the same.” When a woman comes into our office with that statement, it becomes obvious that sex hormones play a large role in the thyroid hormone story. What many people don’t realize is that 80% of
The complexity of our gastrointestinal system is second to only the complexity of our brain and nervous system. The amount of research coming out about how our gastrointestinal tract can affect the overall health of our body is being released at an exponential rate. To add a layer of complexity, our body is home to
Our digestive tract is one of the most researched topics in medicine today. Hippocrates, who is considered “The Father of Medicine,” once stated “Look to the Gut. There you will find the cause of all human illness.” Today, this message still holds very true and many practitioners who are staying current in the research are
Without question heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States. With up 60 percent of the population experiencing symptoms of GERD at least once during the year (1), surely most people have experienced (or know someone who experienced) the symptoms of heartburn. The most common symptoms of
