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Peri-Menopause: Are you homicidal?
For the past 10 years, women have been streaming into my office often reporting the same symptoms: I do not recognize myself! I am cranky and a bit depressed. I can’t sleep. I have no sex drive. I cannot remember anything! I have hot flashes, and my period is early/late/irregular and making me nuts! Honestly, everyone says the same thing, … Read more
What’s the Scoop on Thyroid Medication and Morning Coffee Intake?
Do you already take your thyroid medication away from food? If so, good job! You’re doing that correctly. However, some patients drink coffee or their morning espresso while waiting for their medication to be fully absorbed. Recent studies have indicated that this may not be such a good idea. In the journal Thyroid, researchers found that in addition to what … Read more
Take Iodine to Protect Yourself from Nuclear Radiation
In response to the current nuclear reactor catastrophe in Japan, Holistica Integrative Care wants to share some strategies for prevention of exposure. No one can confirm the amount of risk we face and government officials are claiming that the exposure is likely low. US citizens aren’t buying it. Instead, they are buying foods, nutritional supplements and natural medicines to counter … Read more
Turn Up the Heat!
(Part 4 of 4) If you are convinced that you are not depressed but rather your thyroid is not working optimally, I encourage you to get tested (see blog entry Part 1 of 4). You might benefit from metabolic rehab—rehabilitating your master regulator – your thyroid. If you feel that you are struggling to get out of bed, get some … Read more
Rehabilitate your Metabolism
(Part 3 of 4) Did you know that 50% of people who are depressed actually have a low functioning thyroid? There are so many symptoms that are actually due to a low functioning thyroid that are never considered in the normal physical exam and intake. I love to watch the body perform with an improved thyroid. For every patient, the … Read more
Is anyone listening to you?
(Part 2 of 4) I would bet that many of you are actually in the TSH “ normal” range (0.4-4.46) due to the use of thyroid hormone replacement-or not-but still have every symptom in the list of thyroid symptoms (fatigue, hair loss, headaches, insomnia, joint and muscle aches, fibrocystic breasts, weight gain, depression, irregular menses, cold intolerance, heat intolerance, PMS, … Read more
My doctor says my thyroid tests are normal
Breaking news! I am blogging, which those who know me will wonder how I actually have any time to do this between having a full time practice and being a full time mom. Doesn’t leave much time for creative writing, but I’m excited to be using this forum as a way to connect with my patients and the greater world, … Read more