It’s always been clear stress worsened asthma, but studies also show low cortisol levels cause asthma. Maternal stress can predispose children to asthma and other autoimmune conditions.

Digestive and malabsorption issues?ì Thyroid function has a huge effect on gut health.

Body temperature is important for functioning enzymes. A lower than optimal temperature can cause many health issues simply because certain enzymes didn't activate a biochemical reaction.

Many women think they need to take progesterone if they have menopausal symptoms, or symptoms of estrogen dominance. We are told natural progesterone is natural. But is it?

An ultramarathoner is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are associated with irregular cortisol levels.

Why is the Thyroid so important to not only survival, but to ensure optimum health? It's the first gland that forms in the fetus, and all tissues and cells need thyroid hormone. This is a short explanation.

An ultramarathoner is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are associated with irregular cortisol levels.

Iodine is crucial for proper thyroid function, but also breast, ovary, uterus, and prostate tissue.

Iodine has been used to treat hyperthyroidism for centuries. It is unfortunate that there exists misinformation about iodine supplementation and hyperthyroidism.

Our need for thyroid hormones is not static. There are certain crucial times in our lives when we need the thyroid to produce more, and often it just can’t. Trauma is one of these times. If you trauma add to puberty, you may not be able to produce enough thyroid hormone for your needs. This can create a negative feedback loop, and consequently hypothyroidism.

Many physicians despise the term adrenal fatigue.

Thyroid function changes dramatically, but also affects both mother and child just as importantly.

It’s always been clear stress worsened asthma, but studies also show low cortisol levels cause asthma. Maternal stress can predispose children to asthma and other autoimmune conditions.

Replacement estrogen and progesterone therapy is not necessary for menopause. The adrenal glands make the steroid hormones needed by all organs. In spite of this knowledge, women are still being prescribed replacement hormones that cause endocrine imbalance and side effects.

Both high and low cortisol levels can cause cravings because cortisol regulates how we metabolize nutrients.

The adrenals regulate the immune system and how you respond to stress. Find out why stress provokes autoimmune skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, and hives.

Adrenal function is crucial for survival. It's made up of several systems that respond to any and all stimuli from our environment. Chronic stress causes this system to break down.

Why is taking any form of cannabis not a good idea for anxiety? I explain how cannabis changes how you respond to stress--not in a good way.

Thyroid and adrenal function depend on each other. Stress interferes with optimum thyroid health, and low thyroid function lowers the ability to address stress.

Unexplained nerve and muscle pain is often related to irregular thyroid function.

Thyroid hormone regulates red blood cell production and clotting. The fact that many women suffer from anemia during adolescence may not be due to not eating enough meat, although that is a huge factor in preventing becoming anemic.

Your respiratory system needs adequate thyroid hormone to develop the lungs and to regulate breathing.

Adequate thyroid function is essential for optimum liver function. Hypothyroidism can mimic liver disease. If you have fatty liver and have changed your diet to improve your liver function, make sure your thyroid is functioning optimally as well.

The importance of thyroid function for healthy reproduction is often overlooked. Dietary change is incredibly powerful in this case, and the essential elements of human nutrition are paramount.

Thyroid function has a huge influence on kidney function and electrolyte levels. It can get confusing if you have both symptoms of low and high sodium at the same time.

Many mental health issues are related to irregular thyroid function. Many women are prescribed antidepressants, anti anxiety drugs, and antipsychotic drugs. Women also suffer from more thyroid issues. If we knew how crucial diet is for thyroid function, we would be better able to take care of our brain.

There are many cardiovascular problems with inadequate thyroid function. The association between thyroid function and cardiovascular function is often overlooked.

Digestive and malabsorption issues? Healthy thyroid function has a huge effect on gut health.

Thyroid hormone has a huge impact on the health of skin and connective tissue.

Why is the Thyroid so important to not only survival, but to ensure optimum health? It's the first gland that forms in the fetus, and all tissues and cells need thyroid hormone. This is a short explanation.

The flavonoids in green tea are touted as antioxidants. Actually all types of tea from tea plants pack dangerously high levels of toxic fluoride.