It’s a constant refrain: We’re too stressed out. But how stressed out are we really? An adrenal saliva test can tell you whether your cortisol (the stress hormone) is too high or too low, whether your circadian rhythm (the sleep-wake cycle) is normal, and also pin point the cause of your symptoms: adrenal fatigue or [...]
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So just how stressed out are you? An adrenal saliva test can show you
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged adrenal exhaustion, adrenal saliva panel, chronic stress, circadian rhythm on May 16, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Can pregnancy cause hypothyroidism?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged allergies, autism, autoimmune disease, chronic stress, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, postpartum, pregnancy, sensitivities, stress on December 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question Why did pregnancy trigger my hypothyroidism? Answer Natural immune shifts during pregnancy, together with a genetic tendency and other predisposing factors, can trigger hypothyroidism in some women. Hypothyroidism is an immune disease for most For 90 percent of Americans, hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and [...]
Food allergies can prevent weight loss
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged allergies, chronic stress, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, gluten, insulin resistance, leaky gut, leptin resistance, sensitivities, stress, Uncategorized, weight loss on November 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question I learned I have intolerances and allergies to certain foods, and that I need to avoid those foods if I want to lose weight. Isn’t it just a matter of eating fewer calories? Answer Some people find they can’t lose weight through calorie restriction alone. When that happens several issues need to be investigated. [...]
