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Ashwagandha is a bidirectional true adaptogenic botanical. Numerous scientific studies have shown that Ashwagandha improves thyroid function. The herb interacts with each thyroid condition in a way that supports balance and restoration of proper function. Individuals who suffer with hypothyroidism can benefit from taking Ashwagandha because of its ability to naturally stimulate the production of … Read more

During a time of heightened potential infection from cold, flu, or COVID, favorably modulating immune function and healthy lifestyle factors can be an important strategy for not only reducing the chance of infection, but for potentially reducing the severity of and sequelae from infections. Since healthy lifestyle factors have a large effect on immune function, … Read more

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll likely have heard of betaine with pepsin — betaine with pepsin is one of the most helpful supplements I came across during my health journey. You may have been told that you have too much stomach acid, and that you need to go on medication to help reduce … Read more

In my research, I came across the work of Dr. Alessio Fasano, a physician and researcher whose work has uncovered the idea that all autoimmune conditions involve some degree of intestinal permeability, also referred to as “leaky gut”. His research led him to discover the three-legged stool of autoimmunity that has revolutionized the way we … Read more

Acute or chronic stress can trigger an overactive sympathetic nervous system, resulting in high oxidative stress and decreased melatonin production. The immune system functions at its best in the parasympathetic state so when it switches to a sympathetic state, the body is vulnerable to disease. Chronic release of hormones such as cortisol, catecholamines and neuropeptides … Read more

For many people with chronic disease, the underlying cause of their disease can be linked to dietary triggers. Often times, eliminating problematic foods is key to finding healing and eventual remission. However, there are other toxins that can contribute to the autoimmune response, some of them less obvious than others. One such trigger that we … Read more

Addressing the Underlying Cause of Brain Fog To get to the root cause of brain fog in chronic disease, we must start with the basics. Optimizing thyroid hormones should be the first item to check off in addressing brain fog for most people. Next, since so many of the causes of brain fog are based … Read more