Part 1 High blood pressure (HBP) has been called the silent killer and with good reason. It is estimated that at least 20 percent of the population with high blood pressure have no symptoms. In part 1 we will discuss: Symptoms of hypertension Health risks of...
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Avoid Exposure to Infectious Diseases by Accessing this Medical Model
With emergency room department waiting times ranging from just over one and a half hours (North Dakota) to just under 4 hours, (Maryland) the likelihood that you will be exposed to contagious diseases in crowded waiting rooms is almost certain. From urinary tract...
Hashimotos Thyroiditis Part 2
Tips to manage Hashimoto’s Health risks of not treating Hashimoto’s adequately Lifestyle/stress reduction tips to manage energy and emotional ups and downs How to naturally increase biologically active T3 Diet strategies to help heal Nutritional supplements that can...
More Deadly than Driving a Car
I recently had an interesting conversation with my hair stylist. She had just enrolled in college to become a licensed addiction counsellor. I asked her what why she chose that career. She said she was a former drug addict and was homeless for a short period of time...
Hashimotos Thyroiditis Part 1
Part 1 will cover Hashimoto’s description Prevalence of Hashimoto’s Symptoms of low thyroid (Is it Hashimotos?) Other not as common hypothyroid conditions Lab tests to diagnose Hashimoto’s Medications to treat low thyroid/Hashimotos Part 2 will cover: Tips to manage...
Two Tests to Assess Thyroid Function
Nearly 5 out of every 100 Americans ages 12 years and older have hypothyroidism, and about 1 out of every 100 have hyperthyroidism. Every year about 12,000 men and 33,000 women are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and about 900 men and 1,000 women die from the disease....
Thyroid Gland Overview
The process which the body manufactures, and processes thyroid hormones is very complex. The following is an overview of the thyroid glands anatomy, function, hormones, and nutrients needed for proper function of the thyroid gland. Given this is a very complex gland,...
The Power of Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. They can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods, dietary supplements, and beauty products. They can also be found in soil. Probiotics may contain a...