If you’ve ever looked closely at the table salt you purchase from the store, you will notice that most of the time, the labeling will say it has been iodized or fortified with iodine. That is because in the early 1900s scientists realized a need to fortify the diet with iodine to prevent the harmful […]
The Connection Between Coffee & Autoimmune Disease 83% of adults in the US consume coffee. That number comes pretty close to the estimated 46 plus million people with autoimmune disease. So the big question is – Does coffee cause or contribute to autoimmune disease? Recent research shows that several forms of autoimmune disease are linked […]
Can a Gluten Free Diet help Hypothyroidism? Chances are, if you are reading this article, you are frustrated with the way your doctor has handled treating your thyroid condition. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common medical conditions diagnosed in the U.S. Thyroid medications account for the 4th most commonly prescribed drug. It costs patients […]
Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is one of the most common medical conditions diagnosed in the U.S. Thyroid medications account for the 4th most commonly prescribed drug. It costs patients more than 4 billion annually to treat, while the disease effects an estimated 13 million plus people(Data source here). The Thyroid Problem Typical symptoms of low thyroid condition […]
Nutrients Important for Thyroid Function – Iodine – this mineral helps the body build T4 (the hormone that doctors commonly measure that floats through the bloodstream) Vitamins D and A – these fat soluble vitamins allow T3 (the active hormone) to communicate with your DNA and increase your metabolism. Zinc – this mineral helps your […]