Estrogen dominance and hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism affects women seven times more frequently than men. The epidemic of estrogen dominance among women is likely at the core of this disparity. Excess estrogen levels or “estrogen dominance” causes the liver to produce high levels of thyroid binding globulin (TBG), which, as its name suggests, binds the thyroid hormone and decreases the amount of thyroid hormone that can be assimilated and utilized by the cells.
What is the Nervous System and how do I strengthen it?
The body’s nervous system is divided first into a Central and Peripheral Nervous System. There are many things you can do to naturally strengthen your nervous system to avoid disease and improve functioning.
Heart health for all
According to the Centers for Disease Control only 27 percent of the general public is aware of all the symptoms of a heart attack. Knowing the signs can help reduce the 610,000 people that die each year from a cardiovascular event by calling 911 sooner and seeking medical intervention quickly.
Avoid the “Winter Itch”, aka Eczema
Eczema, depending on the cause, may respond well to the allergy desensitization process at Haas Wellness Centers. This process is a holistic approach to rid the body of excess toxins and improper immune responses.
Four steps to naturally strengthen your immune system
Your immune system is your defense mechanism that kicks into high speed when you are sick, injured, have allergies, and/or have food sensitivities. In order to boost the function of the immune system there are some steps you can take to improve the availability of biochemical products needed to get the job done!
What is a leaky gut?
A leaky gut is a syndrome in which the protective barrier of the small intestine is compromised and allows undigested foods and anything else that happens to be in the gut to cross into the body. When this occurs the immune system attacks the leaked material that doesn’t belong where it is because it assumes that it may be a virus or bacteria.
Solving the sleep problem
Difficulties with sleep are very common. There are many factors to consider if you are having problems with either going to sleep or staying asleep. This video is a very basic explanation of the neurotransmitters involved in sleep.
Staying asleep naturally
Staying asleep is a different pathway in the brain than falling asleep. Watch this video to learn about the difference and ways to naturally help yourself stay asleep at night.
Falling asleep naturally
Sleep problems are extremely common in our society. Getting to sleep and staying asleep are two different issues. If you are having trouble falling asleep, watch this video for some basic information to help you fall asleep naturally.
How the thyroid works
The thyroid gland produces hormone that control our metabolic rate. Hypothyroid function or low thyroid is a common condition and its diagnosis is often missed. In this video I explain some of the basics of how the thyroid works and why comprehensive testing is so important.
What are the signs of an under active thyroid?
Hypothyroidism is extremely common and a frequent cause of weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, and more. Watch this video to learn more about signs of hypothyroidism and tests we can perform to understand if you are suffering from low thyroid function.
The special needs child and alternative care
When I became the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, I learned firsthand about the unique concerns that arise when you realize that your child may need treatment and services beyond those of most kids or even beyond what the traditional health system has to offer.
Can protein bars make you gain weight?
Why would protein bars make you fat? There are two reasons. First, many protein bars get their protein from soy. Soy can change estrogen metabolism and in higher doses or consumed frequently (as in this patient), can help to raise estrogen levels.
Green tea can help you lose weight naturally
Compelling evidence presented in the journal Nutrition Research makes the strong connection among green tea consumption, lowered body weight, and reduced levels of dangerous belly fat. Drinking between 5 and 8 cups of green tea each day was shown to lower body weight by 5.6%.
Seven tips to naturally reduce cravings
One of the greatest barriers to success in weight reduction and detoxification is the battle that some of our patients must endure with their cravings. The physiology of the process is complex and involves neurotransmitter balance and blood sugar balance most frequently. The goal is to reduce hunger and impulse eating.
Losing fat vs losing weight
Losing weight and losing fat are not necessarily the same thing. You might think that they go hand in hand but that isn’t always the case.
Detoxification: Slow and steady wins the race
At this time of the year we get a lot of patients asking about detoxification procedures. After holiday indiscretions comes the remorse and sick feelings that result from eating and drinking sweets, alcohol, and chemicals that many of our healthy patients usually avoid. By drinking water and eating organic foods you can detox yourself, and there are other ways to increase the speed of detoxification when needed.
Are there healthier Halloween treats?
While sugar on special occasions can be ok, we must be vigilant about the toxins within artificial candy. There are ways to make healthier choices for our kids on Halloween that limits toxin exposure while allowing them to celebrate the holiday.
Kill the monsters while they’re small
Many years ago I learned the phrase “Kill the monsters while they’re small.” For over thirty years I have been seeing patients and with some serious health challenges. When a condition has been present for a long time, it is usually more severe and takes longer to correct.
If you don’t test for it, you won’t find it
We frequently have patients with obvious signs of hypothyroidism tell us that they had had their thyroid tested and the were normal. When they bring us the requested results we see that only one test was performed. We routinely test ten factors of the thyroid and frequently find abnormals other than the usual TSH or T4.