Are you tired of being tired? Whatever you call it, exhaustion, fatigue, lethargy, or feeling run down, overtired, or just plainly pooped out, fatigue is a frequent symptom associated with thyroid disease. How does thyroid disease cause fatigue? We're not talking about regular fatigue after a late night. This is a debilitating fatigue. You might find yourself needing… Read More
Personal Training 101 How You Get Energy & How You Use It We usually talk of energy in general terms, as in �I don�t have a lot of energy today� or �You can feel the energy in the room.� But what really is energy? Where do we get the energy to move? How do we use it? How do we… Read More
A butterfly-shaped gland found at the front of the neck, the thyroid gland, may not look like much, but it can wreak havoc on your health, when it isn't functioning properly. The thyroid gland produces thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), hormones which control the metabolism, respiration, temperature and other essential functions of the human body. Too much or too little… Read More
Any doctor can tell you that to handle thyroid disease, you need a suitable dose of thyroid hormone to replace what your body isn't currently making on its own, or that you may need other forms of medications to control the excess. However, it may also be worthwhile to consider that making lifestyle changes can be just as significant as… Read More
Turmeric: Let us ease your mind a bit. As with any dietary supplement, there are right ways to take turmeric root that could best benefit your health. We review things to keep in mind to limit any potential side effects.� Potential Benefits Of Turmeric Root� The compound that gives turmeric root its signature bright yellow hue is also the compound… Read More
The thyroid gland may be small but it plays a big role in how well your body functions. That is because the thyroid produces a hormone that regulates your metabolism, the process which converts everything you drink and eat into energy. Read More
Muscle Fasciculations: Key indexing terms: Fasciculation muscular Gluten Celiac disease Chiropractic Food hypersensitivity Abstract Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient with chronic, multisite muscle fasciculations who presented to a chiropractic teaching clinic and was treated with dietary modifications. Clinical features: A 28-year-old man had muscle fasciculations of 2 years. The fasciculations began in his… Read More
Hypothyroidism can be a tricky condition to handle, and what you eat could interfere with your treatment. Some nutrients influence the function of the thyroid gland, and certain foods can inhibit your body's ability to absorb them. Read More
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Among its primary functions is to pump out a hormone called thyroxine. It is that hormone which sets the rate of the human body. It's what regulates energy generation. Some of thyroid hormone's imbalances common indicators include tiredness, bloating, hair loss, dry skin, joint pain, muscle stiffness, elevated cholesterol, sleep… Read More
The thyroid gland is a 2-inch butterfly-shaped organ located in the front part of the neck. Although small, the thyroid glans is a major gland in the endocrine system and affects virtually every organ in the body. What is the function of the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism, respiration, body temperature, brain growth,… Read More
Thyroid disease is a common problem that can cause symptoms because of over- or under-function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, which maintain are body metabolism. Do I have a thyroid disease? This is… Read More