Does it feel like your current thyroid treatment isn’t working? Have you been reading a lot about your thyroid but now you are more confused? If you fall into these categories then the answer may be to find the right thyroid doctor. There is no substitute for an experienced physician who understands the importance of …
Testosterone is critical to the maintenance of health and overall quality of life for both men and women. Because of its role in regulating muscle mass, weight and mood it is no wonder that supplements designed to increase testosterone have emerged on the market. But the question remains: Is it all hype or is it …
Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat whatever you want and still somehow lose weight? That’s basically the idea behind using something like a fat blocker (or a carb blocker), but the question remains – do they actually work? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no (sorry to burst that bubble!). If you are serious about …
What do hot flashes, fatigue, weight gain, and decreased sex drive all have in common? They all may be the result of a condition known as menopause. But these are not all of the symptoms associated with menopause. Learn more about menopause symptoms including why they occur, which ones are most common, how to treat …
Have you heard about the medication LDN? Are you wondering if it works or if what you’ve heard is all hype? In this post, I will dive into all aspects of LDN treatment including what conditions it can be used for, how to determine if you will respond to it, side effects associated with its …
Does thyroid disease cause depression? Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression? What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms? In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best, and …
Have you been recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule? Do you have a thyroid nodule and you are wondering what it means or how to treat it? Are you looking for treatment options, including natural and conventional, for your thyroid nodule? All of these and more will be discussed in this beginner’s guide to thyroid …
No doubt most of you have at least heard about Wellbutrin. Most of you are probably familiar with its use as an anti-depressant, but did you know that it can also help with weight loss? Or that it is actually compounded with another medication (naltrexone) and is part of one of the most popular weight …
This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation, and for treating insulin resistance, and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body. Chromium deficiency may …
If you suffer from PCOS you are probably intimately familiar with acne. But what causes acne in patients with PCOS? The answer might surprise you because it’s not one single thing. Acne in PCOS is multi-factorial, meaning it is often caused by more than one problem. This is important because it means in order to …
