Mood disorders
Can Probiotics Improve Thyroid Function?
Can Probiotics Improve Thyroid Function? The Gut–Thyroid Link: What Probiotics Can (and Can’t) Do for Hypothyroidism Have you ever Googled “best probiotic for constipation” or wondered why you still have gut issues despite eating healthy, or felt frustrated that your thyroid medication isn’t enough to shift your gut-related symptoms? Women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s often…
Read MoreLearning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. It’s responsible for more than 90% of cases. If you’ve been diagnosed or think you may be at risk, there are medical treatments and lifestyle changes that can help you to manage underactive thyroid symptoms. Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism develops when your immune…
Read MoreRestless Leg Syndrome and IBS
There appears to be a direct correlation between restless leg syndrome (RLS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What is restless leg syndrome? RLS is a disorder in which a person experiences uncomfortable urges to move their legs. Symptoms typically occur during times of rest or inactivity, particularly in the evening and into the night and…
Read MoreSymptoms of SIBO: You May Be Surprised
Top Sleep and Anxiety Strategies
Sleep and anxiety problems are among the most prevalent symptoms I hear from people who are not sure what is wrong but simply don’t feel well. If fatigue and brain fog are first and second on the list, sleep and anxiety are not far behind. I think the big difference, however, is sleep and anxiety…
Read MoreMycotoxins (Mold) and Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression – Brain On Fire?
Depression, Anxiety and other mental disorders have reached epidemic proportions. In the U.S., the national rate of anxiety in 2019 tripled from 8.1% to 25.5%, and depression almost quadrupled from 6.5% to 24.3%. What is going on? The present paradigm of treating these type of mental disorders lies in balancing the neurotransmitters through pharmaceutical agents…
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