I love sleep. Love it! I shoot for 8-9 hours of sleep every night. Sleep is crucial to your overall health and well-being. A good night's sleep can boost immunity, improve memory and cognitive function, reduce stress and anxiety, and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease,...
A sauna changed my life in many ways and I love to spread the word about this centuries-old method for relaxation and health benefits. If you're unfamiliar with what an infrared sauna is, it's a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body directly, rather than heating the air...
As a thyroid expert, I have coached hundreds of people all over the world. Many of my Hashimoto's clients have benefitted from the incredible benefits of low-dose naltrexone (LDN).
LDN is a medication that was originally approved for the treatment of addiction and opioid dependence but has since...
I suffered from hypothyroidism for about 7 years of my life. It was miserable and I encountered multiple health issues that stemmed from it. Before you get frightened about what this could mean for you...let me tell you right off the bat that EVERY THYROID ISSUE IS FIXABLE, whether...
The thyroid gland is the master gland of the human body and it is in charge of the production and regulation of sex hormones. Pregnancy ignites a lot of changes in a woman’s body, including changes to her thyroid function - and low thyroid function can negatively affect pregnancy (such...
Hyperthyroidism (often caused by the autoimmune disorder Graves Disease) is a medical condition that occurs when the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. The overproduction of these hormones can cause various health...
Nature has a profound impact on our mental and physical health. I experience this daily living in the mountains of Southern California, immersed in natural beauty and surrounded by wildlife. I also experienced the direct contrast of living in nature because I spent 18 years of my...
Proteolytic enzymes, also known as systemic enzymes, are a type of enzyme that can break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. These enzymes are found in the human body, as well as in some plants and microorganisms. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of proteolytic...
A paleo eating strategy, also known as the "caveman" or "primal" diet, is a dietary plan based on the consumption of whole, unprocessed foods that were available to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Our modern-day diets, which are filled with processed foods, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats, are...
Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the body that helps regulate sleep patterns and is widely known for its benefits in promoting better sleep. But there is additional exciting news - recent research has shown melatonin to have has anti-aging properties, making it a vital...