Some spiritual teachers out there might say that secretly "enjoying that you are right" in a situation is falling victim to negative aspects of the ego. While our egos can be the culprit in a lot of our messy emotions, actions, and reactions, I believe that the ego is not something...

It's easy to dismiss occasional bouts of constipation as a result of poor diet choices or insufficient hydration. However, hypothyroidism plays a significant role in causing persistent constipation and is one of the many symptoms of thyroid issues. Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland),...

First of all, if you have been watching TV for most of your life, you might have noticed that there were never any commercials for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) until the last few years. What the heck is going on? Why the sudden surge of information and medication...

Confidence is an essential aspect of our lives that greatly impacts how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. It plays a crucial role in determining our actions and decisions, especially when it comes to finding our life purpose and ultimately being fulfilled and happy - isn't that the...

Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, which leads to reduced production of thyroid hormones. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, and development. The great news is that all thyroid issues...

Some people might think I have been rough on strangers who have tried to bully me. This is how I roll: if you are a stranger and bully me, I will engage my primal instincts to protect myself.

Only a couple of strangers in the past decade have experienced this and instantly regretted it. With...

Hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, can have negative effects on sex hormone production and regulation in both men and women. It happened to me. I began having thyroid issues at 30 years old and developed constant, heavy menstrual...

The adrenal glands and the thyroid gland are two essential components of the endocrine system that work closely together to regulate various physiological processes in the body. The adrenal glands produce a hormone called cortisol in response to stress, and cortisol plays a crucial role in...

Here is a common scenario: Joe asks Bob if he wants to go to a party on Saturday night and Bob launches into a laundry list of justifications and reasons as to why he can’t go; some of them may even be untrue. Maybe Bob just doesn’t feel like it - but because he’s not...

Are you taking thyroid hormones to treat your hypothyroidism but YOUR DOCTOR FREAKS OUT ABOUT A SUPPRESSED TSH on your labs? This is unfortunately very common and I consider it to be borderline malpractice, because it is a misguided, false fear that keeps patients sick and...

At the age of 22, I sustained a permanent hand/arm disability (read the full story in part 4 of my book Confident As Fu*k) and then 10 years later I suffered from debilitating, mistreated hypothyroidism. Ooooo I was mad! Getting hit with two debilitating physical issues in my life...

H.Pylori can be a tough issue to deal with...and the symptoms can be unbearable for many. H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that primarily infects the stomach lining. It's important to note that not everyone infected with H. pylori will develop symptoms or...