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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located below in the neck, just under the Adam’s apple. This gland may be small, but it plays a critical role in regulating important hormones that affect energy and metabolism. Think of your thyroid as a fundamental organ in a very complicated machine.  All cells in the body have thyroid hormone receptors. If this …

Fibromyalgia is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes fatigue, as well as severe, recurring muscle and joint pain. Other fibromyalgia symptoms include tenderness of the soft tissues, gastrointestinal problems, sleep disorders, depression, and poor mental focus. The standard treatment for fibromyalgia includes painkillers, anti-inflammatory medications, anti-seizure drugs, and antidepressants. However, drugs do not provide the perfect solution for fibromyalgia. Studies …

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. The cause of IBS remains unknown, but risk factors include stress, strong emotions, poor diet and bad lifestyle choices. Health experts also believe that genetics can be a factor to developing this condition. Usually, IBS is treated with a combination of drugs but …

In the west, breakfast is never complete without a heaping bowl of breakfast cereal with milk. For decades, breakfast cereals are marketed as “healthy” or “energizing.” But is there truth to these claims? Are breakfast cereals really as healthy as makers made them out to be? Unfortunately, most cereals are loaded with sugar, artificial flavors and nutrients that are hardly …

For those who suffer celiac disease, a life-long gluten-free diet is necessary. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that destroys the lining of the small intestines. This condition prevents the absorption of nutrients. The damaged tissues are due to an adverse reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye, wheat and oats. Because a gluten-free diet may …

Go Gluten Free! A gluten-free diet is a great way to heal the thyroid and minimize the likelihood of aggravating your condition. One of the most common thyroid problems is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmunethyroid conditions in which the body attacks the thyroid tissues as if it were a foreign invader. Unfortunately, certain foods in our diet can worsen the symptoms …