Introduction to the Thyroid The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. It plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s metabolism and growth. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate many of the body’s functions, including metabolism, heart rate,...
Female hormonal symptoms. They’re rampant! At almost every stage of life, women are subject to all kinds of symptoms related to their monthly (or lack of) hormonal fluctuations. Too much estrogen, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, high male hormones, too much...
Photo by Austin Wilcox on Unsplash5 Tips for Avoiding Dairy If You Have This Food Sensitivity What are some tips for following a dairy free diet? Since we have added dairy-sensitivity screening to our basic blood panel, many people have been asking me...
Most doctors will run IgE tests to find any severe reactions to foods, such as breathing issues or hives. IgG tests show delayed, less severe reactions to foods such as eczema patches and/or stomach issues. Food sensitivities may be less severe, but they will wreck...
What is the Healthiest Diet? If you have been a patient of ours, you probably know there are many dietary strategies that can work very well to get you healthier and feeling better. The best diets out there minimize or eliminate...
I recently found out one of the most commonly searched pages on our website is "liver and gallbladder flush". Probably because one of the most common core issues with our patients is liver and gallbladder problems (about 30-50% of our patients have a major problem...
By Dr. Keith Sheehan November 25, 2019 I hear a lot about “food allergies” but how do I know if I have them? How about this for a short answer, what if you just stopped eating something and you recorded if you felt better? Honestly, that is the gold standard of food...
Antibiotics - Necessary but Overused Overuse of antibiotics can not only cause resistance but in the end, can potentially do more harm than good. The rates of antibiotic prescription levels are disturbing. Center for Disease Control Researchers conducted a study...
The Best Sources of Fiber Aren't from Added Fiber What are the best sources of fiber available? Have you noticed the labels of the white bread and the cereals on supermarket shelves that read “good source of fiber”? Now read the nutrition label – three grams. That’s...
Could you be suffering from Leaky Gut Syndrome? Many people have leaky gut syndrome and it leads to all kinds of other health problems. As a consequence, we see that most people suffering with gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal bloating, excessive gas and...
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