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10 Signs of Thyroid Hormone Receptor Damage

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Hormone Receptor Damage

I think one of the most frustrating things for someone who doesn’t feel well to hear is, “Well, Mrs. Smith, your lab findings are normal.”  “How can they be normal?”  you think. 

4 Vegetables to Eat Cooked vs. Raw

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SPINACH: Spinach is very high in oxalates. Oxalates interfere with the absorption of the nutrients from the spinach, as well as, may lead to kidney stones. Boiling spinach for 1 minute helps to remove the oxalates and may increase calcium by 300%,

Stress Tongue Syndrome

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Stress Tongue Syndrome

Stress Tongue Syndrome is a phenomenon that is connected to three health issues, gut problems, adrenal problems or thyroid problems. What creates Stress Tongue Syndrome?  Stress Tongue Syndrome is created by a suctioning of the mouth that pushes the tongue into the sides of the teeth creating ridges along the edges of the tongue. 

12 Healing Thyroid Foods

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12 Healing Thyroid Foods

Hippocrates said it best when he stated, “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.”  When we look at thyroid health we have to look at the foods that we are putting into our body. 

Hashimoto’s vs Primary Hypothyroid, What to Eat? Questions w/ Dr. Rob

Hashimoto’s and primary hypothyroid are both underactive conditions of the thyroid, however, what to eat for each can be very different.  In fact, if you use the primary hypothyroid eating plan for Hashimoto’s or vice versa you might make yourself very sick.

In the below video I cover the key differences in these two programs.

Best Heavy Metal Detox-Questions with Dr. Rob

Heavy metals are connected to various health problems including thyroid issues, autoimmune disease, problems related to brain and nervous system function, organ deficiencies, gastrointestinal issues, as well as, they can create an environment where stealth infections can begin to grow.

Stealth infections are things like parasites,

Why Does My Stomach Bloat Even Though I’ve Not Eaten? — Questions with Dr. Rob

Stomach bloating is traditionally connected to a problem with eating a specific food or foods but what if you’re having stomach bloating without eating any food?  What if your stomach bloating gets worse when you aren’t eating at all?

In this video Dr.

Questions with Dr. Rob: What’s the Perfect Strength for a Probiotic?

Questions w/ Dr. Rob-Can Immuno-Stimulating Herbs Worsen Autoimmune Disease?

In this episode of questions with Dr. Rob he covers if it’s ok to take herbs like echinacea, elderberry, goldenseal and so on when you have an autoimmune disease.  He also discusses what you will need to ask your medical doctor regarding your medication (thyroid meds,

Ways to Reduce Inflammation to Improve Chronic Health and Weight Problems

Why is Inflammation so Dangerous
In truth it’s not.  Short term inflammation is simply part of the body’s natural healing process.  For example, if you get a sinus infection your nose fills up with snot.

Well, the snot is actually your body’s way of trapping the bacteria and holding it in place until your white blood cells arrive on the scene and kill off the bacteria.