by | | Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's, Health, Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness
My grandmother died from Alzheimer’s almost 18 years ago. If you’ve experienced the decline of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you intimately know the pain and grief this horrible disease causes. Some experts consider Alzheimer’s an autoimmune disease, and...
by | | Health, Hypothyroidism, Uncategorized, Weight Loss, Wellness
The word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow, you might gain weight. And if you have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, you may be experiencing that first-hand. But what exactly does this all mean? Technically...
by | | Health, Uncategorized, Wellness
Our bodies need plenty of water to be able to function properly, which isn’t too surprising when you consider that so much of it is made up of water. We lose water every day whenever we breath, sweat, use the bathroom, and even blink. If you don’t replace what you’re...
by | | Diet, Food, Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Wellness
Notice there’s a bit of an over-emphasis (borderline obsession) about cholesterol? When I recommend to my clients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease that they enjoy fats (healthy ones!), they sometimes push back since they’re wary of...
by | | Diet, Hashimoto's, Health, Nutrition, Supplements, Uncategorized, Wellness
No doubt you know that you need a wide range of vitamins and minerals for optimal health, but what are they, why are they so important, and where can you find these nutrients? There’s a ton of information on the Web when it comes to supplements. And I’ve got bags full...
by | | Exercise, Health, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Wellness
It’s not a “stretch” to say that sneaking in just a few minutes of stretching can change your life. Benefits of Stretching Some of the proven benefits of stretching include: Improved circulation by increasing blood flow to your muscles Enhanced energy resulting from...
