Iodine and Hypothyroidism

July 1, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Thyroid

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 to the impact of constant iodine in our diets, especially for women. Read more

Sex, Lies and Menopause

April 9, 2009 by Terri  
Filed under Menopause

…. as I pondered weak and weary…

Next to financial concerns, no single issue causes more arguments in a relationship than sex… or rather, lack thereof. Chances are that if you’re reading this article you know all too well the impact your waning libido has had on your relationship. You’re probably also tired of hearing your doctor tell you “it’s all in your mind.” Regardless of what you may have been told, or what you’re almost starting to believe, you know you’re not crazy… you clearly remember having a great sex life prior to menopause. You do remember that, don’t you? So what happened to your libido? Read more