More Than a Pinch of Salt If you are a woman with thyroid problems that don't seem to stay in control, look for a major suspect in your kitchen cupboard: iodinated table salt. Once thought to prevent thyroid problems, little attention has been paid … [Read more...]
Estrogen and Food in Menopause
Food is a powerful medicine, but did you know the carbohydrate content of what you eat can shift your estrogen metabolism towards the cancer stimulating pathways? In The Menopause Diet book by Dr. Larrian Gillespie, research has pointed to the … [Read more...]
The Emotional Holy Grail
Are you looking for the Emotional Holy Grail to get you through these horrendous economic times? Here are my tips to try and keep panic and anxiety from running away with your life. SLEEP This is the single most important thing you can do for … [Read more...]
Is it Lupus or Fibromyalgia?
You ache all over, can't sleep and your joints hurt like you just went 10 rounds with a sumo wrestler - and lost. As you put more makeup over your ruddy cheeks you wonder - could I have lupus or fibromyalgia? … [Read more...]
Dietary Supplements and Lupus
Lupus, like so many autoimmune diseases, creates changes in your ability to absorb nutrients from your gut, so dietary supplements may help with restoring the balance, especially during a flare. Here are my suggestions, as well as food sources for … [Read more...]
Hypothyroidism Foods to Avoid
If you suffer from hypothyroidism, do you know which foods to avoid so you don't stop your medication from working as prescribed? Foods are like medication - and the following list contains those that are stuffed with goitrogens, nasty little … [Read more...]

