Is Contrave really a miracle weight loss medication? Well, it is a newer weight loss medication but it’s far from perfect. This particular medication helps people lose weight by influencing certain factors in the body ranging from hormonal control to appetite modulation. Because of this, certain people stand to benefit more from using this medication …
We know that probiotics can do many amazing things ranging from helping with weight loss to treating acne and more. But do all of these benefits come without a cost? It turns out that some people may be sensitive to certain probiotic species and may react negatively if they are used improperly. You can prevent …
SIBO, short for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, may be one of the most common gastrointestinal issues you’ve never heard about. SIBO refers to an overgrowth of bacteria (often accompanied by fungal overgrowth as well) that causes a multitude of both intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms. Symptoms range from depression to weight gain and fatigue – they …
Can taking probiotics really help lower cholesterol and help with weight loss? Several key studies do indeed confirm that these benefits are real and may be obtainable with daily probiotic use. In addition to these general benefits probiotics also offer key improvements specifically to men… The most interesting of which is the potential to retain youthful …
Are bad bugs in your gut hindering your weight loss efforts? It may sound strange but it’s a legitimate question. Research has shown that the composition of bacteria in your gut plays a role in how many calories you absorb (1) in each meal and your appetite by altering neurotransmitters. Together, they can and do …
If you have Graves’ disease then you should care a lot about the foods that you put into your mouth. Why? Because eating the right foods can increase your chance of putting your disease into remission. Eating the wrong foods may prolong your disease state and increase your need for permanent thyroid treatments like radioactive …
Are you suffering from high DHEA-s? If so maybe you are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, or signs of hirsutism. All of these symptoms and more may be caused by high levels of DHEA, but the question is what causes high DHEA to begin with? Once you understand WHY your DHEA levels are …
Did you know that not eating enough can cause damage to your thyroid? In the most counterintuitive way possible, undereating can actually make your thyroid worse which will only serve to make your weight loss efforts more difficult in the long run. This happens because your thyroid is responsible for a huge portion of your …
Let’s debunk this myth once and for all. No doubt you’ve heard people claim that their weight gain is due to having thyroid problems. The reply is always something along the lines of: “Blaming your thyroid is an excuse for not having self-control or for being lazy”. But is this really true? Not really, in …
It’s estimated that up to 10% of people in the US have subclinical hypothyroidism. Statistically speaking that means you have a pretty high chance of having this issue even if you have tested “normal” for thyroid lab tests. Because subclinical hypothyroidism represents a treatable condition on the hypothyroid spectrum it’s critical to accurately diagnose and …
