The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is only about two inches in length, but don’t be fooled by its tiny size. This small-but-oh-so-mighty endocrine gland produces hormones that regulate everything from our metabolism and body temperature to our heart rate and menstrual cycle. After all, that’s why the month of January is all about promoting thyroid awareness, …
Every day, all day, our bodies work hard to take out the trash, from the normal processes our bodies naturally do to keep us alive, or from the extra burdens of environmental or chemical exposures (air, food, water, household products, medications, internal waste products, etc.). This is no easy task! We can help our bodies …
It’s that time of year again! A time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and setting goals. If one of your goals for the new year is to be mindful of your movement, you will need a solid workout routine. But let’s be honest, how many times have you started a workout routine only to give …
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One of the most transformational realizations we can have in our lives is that stress is a subjective experience. Certainly, the circumstances of our lives at a given point in time may be more or less objectively concerning or alarming through our common social lens. But ultimately, our experience of stress is determined only about …
During this busy time of year, it can be challenging to find the time to take care of ourselves. Between work and social commitments, long to-do lists, and holiday preparations, it can be easy to let our health fall by the wayside. However, despite the chaos and hectic pace of our lives during this season, …
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Hormones are interconnected. Not only are they messenger molecules, but they all affect each other. One example of this is your stress hormone, cortisol, and thyroid hormone. Cortisol is made in the adrenal glands, which sit on the top of your kidneys. The adrenal glands produce and release steroid and catecholamine hormones. What’s it have …
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The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family and express gratitude for all the good in our lives, but it’s easily the most stressful time of year for many. There are lavish holiday meals to prepare and numerous loved ones to shop for — and spending too many hours with …
We all know high-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustained wellness. While the body appears from the outside to be still and inactive, sleep is a time when the body is quite busy. During the night, we restock our supply of hormones, process significant toxins, repair damaged tissue, generate vital white blood cells …
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Winter can be a tough time of year to stay healthy. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and we’re more likely to spend time indoors. But there are some things you can do to make sure you stay healthy all season long. Here are a few wellness tips to keep in mind for …
Did you know that your thyroid gland is susceptible to stress? More so than any other gland in the body, so it’s important to take care of it with strategies that protect your thyroid. Here are six ways to protect your thyroid health. Get the full thyroid panel done! This is big. It’s really important …
