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Wondering if  there's a problem with your thyroid? If you feel that you have thyroid problems, but your labs are always normal, you are not alone. There are many factors that contribute to low thyroid function. It’s not a simple matter of whether your thyroid labs are in range or out of range. The range…

As spring arrives and the shortest, darkest days give way to longer, sunny days, it gets easier to get outside, increase activity and enjoy the sunshine. Below you will find many reminders and tidbits of information to help you put your Spring Shape-Up Strategy into action: Try Intermittent Fasting to break a stall in weight…

A Supplement that Addresses Thyroid Problems and More Methylselenocysteine is a more active form of selenium which functions primarily as a component of the antioxidant enzyme, glutathione peroxidase. Glutathione peroxidase activity, which requires selenium for activity, facilitates the recycling of vitamins C and E, in optimizing the performance of the antioxidant system. Low levels of…

Over the course of my own journey and relationship with food, I have found that one source of motivation for me is understanding why it is important for me to try a new food.  For me, motivation can be found in the facts, the science and the intricacies of what I cannot see.  Kale is…

This Osso Bucco recipe offers families a great way to prepare a healthy meal without sacrificing a lot of time in the kitchen. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Veal Shank Steaks 1 large can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 1 can white Cannellini Beans 1 large yellow onion chopped ½ cup dry white wine ½ - ¾…

Neurofeedback, also referred to as EEG Biofeedback, is a non-invasive, pain-free computer-based technique which retrains the brain to produce brainwave patterns that are beneficial to better functioning. Our brains are 2% chemical and 98% electrical. That means that 100% of medications are only addressing 2% of our brain function. The electrical part produces different types…

Article by Mila McManus MD Many factors affect one’s sex drive,  including: • Testosterone deficiency (male or female) • Progesterone or Estrogen deficiency • Stress/Fatigue/Depression • Certain medications (e.g., anti-depressants) • Birth control pills • Poor Self-image (e.g., due to weight gain) • Strained relationship • Painful intercourse (e.g., due to vaginal dryness) Low libido…

Organic Labeling of Food Food labeling in general is very chaotic and unreliable which can make a trip to the grocery store very frustrating and complicated.  You may not be aware, but the FDA accepts no responsibility of ensuring that food in a package and the promises on the package are in fact truthful and…

Welcome to 2013!  Have you considered your goals for this year?  Education?  Lose Weight?  Find a Partner?  Get a Job?  Volunteer? Did you know that your body has several goals in mind?  Is it surprising after the holidays that your body wants a good CLEANING on the inside? And what about REPAIRING all the damage…