As the days grow shorter and the weather cools down, many find themselves longing for a change. After a summer of relaxed routines, the prospect of a new season can be invigorating. If you're looking to hit the reset button on your habits, fall is the perfect time to do it. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Eat more fall foods As summer comes to a close, many people begin to crave ...

What you eat can have a significant impact on your mood. Foods that are high in sugar and refined carbs can cause spikes in blood sugar levels, leading to feelings of anxiety and irritability. On the other hand, healthy foods rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats can help improve mood and promote feelings of calm and well-being. If you're looking for mood-boosting foods to add to your diet, consider incorporating some of ...

All too often, those of us with Hashimoto’s disease take our thyroid medications exactly as directed and make various changes to what we eat and how we live our lives, only to continue experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and anxiety. These persistent symptoms can leave us wondering whether we’re doing something horribly wrong on our end, or if perhaps one or more nutrient deficiencies could be coming into play. For the ...

Many of us supplement with zinc when we feel a cold or flu coming on, but there’s so much more to this trace mineral than immune system support. Sure, taking zinc at the onset of a cold could shorten the duration of our symptoms by about one day — but even more importantly — zinc supports a healthy thyroid and gut. It also plays a major role in the overall function of our immune system.  ...

Could a Deficiency in This B Vitamin Be Contributing to Your Thyroid Fatigue? As thyroid warriors, we’re no strangers to fatigue — the kind of physical and mental sluggishness that doesn’t resolve after eight hours of sleep or even a full day of relaxation. We often find ourselves crashing on the couch after getting home from work in the evening, or feeling physically exhausted and brain fogged despite taking thyroid medication and consuming a nutritious ...

Quality of sleep — especially poor quality sleep — affects the mind and body in several important ways. In addition to contributing to a reduced quality of life, inadequate sleep has been linked to memory impairments, daytime sleepiness, decreased alertness, and health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. Sleep issues have also been linked to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease: Primarily sleep disorders like restless legs syndrome (RLS), insomnia, and sleep apnea ...