Can this 4,000-year-old adaptogenic herb really help with weight loss, hypothyroidism, adrenal problems, and low sex drive? I’m going to make the case (through a combination of scientific studies and personal experience) that Ashwagandha can/may help you with these stubborn conditions. If you’ve been considering the use of Ashwagandha for any of these conditions please …
Up to 40-50% of the population in the US is deficient in vitamin B12. That number gets even worse if you have hypothyroidism (up to 50% of these patients have B12 deficiency). It gets even more important when you realize that vitamin B12 is vital for cellular energy production and detoxification systems via the glutathione …
Gas, bloating, and constipation. What do these three things have in common? They may be caused by SIBO, SIFO, or yeast overgrowth inside your body… SIBO is an inflammatory condition that can cause problems in all systems in your body. Because it can be so difficult to treat it requires a combination of a specific …
Use this guide to help you determine if you are experiencing the symptoms of selenium deficiency, to help you get started with safe supplementation, and how to correctly dose your supplementation. Un-diagnosed selenium deficiency may be part of the reason you aren’t feeling well or may be experiencing difficult to diagnose symptoms. It turns out …
Can magnesium citrate actually help you lose weight? This is a question I get from a lot of patients… And I have some news for you: Weight loss is far more complicated than just taking 1 pill or 1 supplement. And we are going to talk about that, but let’s go back to your main …
Are you tired of hearing conflicting information about nutrition every time you open up Facebook or read a news article? You aren’t alone! The confusion that exists in the nutrition world only serves those people who stand to make money from the confusion. Influencers and marketers are incentivized to make things seem more complicated than …
[Your guide to implementing the right diet to change your biochemistry and bust belly fat] This post is a follow-up post to the blog post “How to lose weight: the interplay of hormones and obesity”, if you need to read that post you can here… Diet is THE most critical component of a healthy lifestyle. …
Berberine is a powerful plant-based alkaloid compound that is gaining a lot of attention lately due to its beneficial effects on weight, blood sugar, insulin, longevity, and gut health. And for good reason; it works. It’s even been referred to as nature’s Ozempic, an homage to the fact that it has a powerful impact on …
Vitamin B12 is an incredibly important vitamin and it just so happens that many people aren’t getting enough of it. Why is it important? Because its active forms (which we will soon discuss) are needed to create DNA and to produce energy as ATP in your mitochondria. When you don’t have enough B12 in your …
The thyroid gland is a highly active tissue that requires a lot of nutrients to function at 100%. One of those is a mineral called magnesium and it just so happens that most thyroid patients are not getting enough of it. Why is it important? Because your thyroid uses it to: So if you are …
