“Every stress leaves an indelible scar, and the organism pays for its survival after a stressful situation by becoming a little older.” – Hans Seyle (1950)   We all know the effects of stress. Especially those that tend to affect our unique bodies the most. From higher blood pressure to poor, reduced thyroid sufficiency, restless sleep to achy muscles to unhealthy food cravings to poor memory, our experience is stress is clearly Not “all in ...

Why do I need to run a full thyroid panel? This is a question I get asked by many clients. Most people who suspect they have thyroid issues go to a conventional medicine doctor who runs a TSH test, and maybe a Total T4. Or they have a TSH in the reference range and are told that they are fine or that feeling subpar is just part of aging. Conservative estimates are that 200+ million ...

Cortisol is a powerful “stress hormone” that promotes survival by priming the body during times of alarm or stress. However, we are designed to weather occasional episodes of stress, not sustain ongoing lifestyles filled with stress. After strong surges of adrenaline and cortisol, the body needs time to focus and repair. We often don’t have the required balance in our lives to allow for this recovery phase to take place. The impact over time? Exhaustion ...

Feeling cold all the time, or maybe you are experiencing fatigue, unlike anything you thought possible? What’s going on with these vague symptoms that you might be chalking up as “normal’ aging? Let’s meet your tiny, but might Thyroid, which is responsible for oh so many things. Located just below the center of the neck, the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is the body’s internal thermostat. It regulates body temperature by secreting hormones that control how quickly ...

Spices. We all use them in cooking, but did you know that many spices have health benefits too, including boosting your immune system? I love using spices all year round for immune system support, including during flu and cold season. The great thing about spices is that you don’t have to take them like you would take medicine. You can add them to your favorite foods and beverages, which makes it easy to include them ...

Vitamin D deficiency is a global health issue with an estimated 100 billion people having a deficiency.  It affects over 3000 genes, and having enough Vitamin D is important for a  well functioning body. Vitamin D protects against various diseases including diabetes, chronic infection, heart disease, and some cancers.   What is Vitamin D? Commonly referred to as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D actually functions more as a steroid hormone, with every cell in your ...