Help with Brain Fog and Mental Clarity!!

Consider Additional Supplements You may have heard the term “nootropics,” which refers to a broad range of drugs, supplements and other substances that are taken to improve cognitive performance. Sometimes referred to as “smart drugs” or “cognitive enhancers,” these substances can range from caffeine and adaptogens, to amphetamines. While the list of nootropics is long, there are … Read more

MTHFR Gene Variation Pertains to Chronic Disease and Nutrient Depletion

You may have heard of the term “MTHFR gene mutation” and be wondering what it is. First, I’d like to say that I prefer the term MTHFR gene variation rather than mutation. The word variation is more empowering, and in my opinion, also more accurate. While the word mutation implies an occurrence that is rare, … Read more

B12 and Other Nutrients Important in Chronic Disease

Selenium, iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, the B vitamins, potassium, iodine, and zinc are all required for proper thyroid function as well as being essential for optimal immune system, gut, liver and adrenal function. Most people who are diagnosed with chronic disease will also present with low levels of selenium, Vitamin E, and glutathione, as well as zinc … Read more

I Don’t Have Depression! Don’t Need Antidepressants!

Clinical depression, or major depression, is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Most people are unaware of how frequently depression occurs with Chronic Disease. A study in 2004 found an association between the presence of a mood disorder, and the … Read more

Thyroid Medication – What You Need to Know

Types of Thyroid Medications: Synthroid was the most commonly prescribed medication in the United States in 2013, but it isn’t the only thyroid medication (2014 data will be out soon, and it looks like Synthroid is in the lead this year as well). There are three types of medications that can be used to treat … Read more

When Your Adrenals Are Sabotaging Your Health

Those of us with Chronic Disease often blame our thyroid for the many signs and symptoms we experience. Hair loss? Thyroid! Weight gain? THYROID! Fatigue? It’s gotta be the thyroid! Treating hypothyroidism without treating the adrenals is one of the biggest reasons people continue to feel exhausted despite receiving treatment with thyroid hormones. Patients may … Read more

Food Sensitivities vs Food Allergies

Though the terminology often gets confused, food sensitivities are different than food allergies. Food allergies are generated by the IgE branch of the immune system, and reactions will usually show up within minutes of ingesting the reactive food. Reactions can include an itchy rash, throat or tongue swelling, shortness of breath, vomiting, lightheaded, and low … Read more

Which Probiotic is Best for Your Health

When I was first searching for a healing plan for Chronic Disease, I learned about the important role of gut health in autoimmune disorders and chronic disease — and how replenishing it with probiotics and fermented foods can help bring gut health back into balance. According to research, every person with a chronic disease or … Read more

Autoimmune Paleo Diet for Autoimmune & Chronic Disease

There are numerous dietary protocols that can help a person with Chronic Disease feel better. In some cases, a dietary approach can produce a complete remission of the condition! For me, as a clinician, the goal of the approach is to help your body reset, nourish itself, and reduce inflammation caused by reactive foods — … Read more

The Paleo Diet and Chronic Disease

The Paleo diet is a popular and trendy diet that has been making the rounds lately. It’s also one of the most helpful healing diets for Chronic Disease! If you’re already Paleo, this article will have more information on how you can tweak this diet for best results, how to make your life easier with … Read more

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