by Dr. G. Pepper | Jun 26, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
In a suprise announcement a prominent leader in the field of thyroid disease, Dr. Leonard Wartofsky, suggested that a new lower level of TSH be utilized when attempting to evaluate and treat hypothyroidism. When diagnosing hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) most...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jun 17, 2009 | diet and weight loss, fitness, hormones, metabolism, thyroid, weight loss
Suzann has learned a lot in her search for the best approach for treating her thyroid condition. She is a big fan of the well known medical writer Mary Shamon. Suzann offers our members the following advice: I have seen a nutritionist before….what a great education...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jun 10, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
Finding the best replacement dose of thyroid hormone can be a frustrating experience for many people. Symptoms of fatigue, hair loss, itchy skin, bloating, hot or cold intolerance etc. can resist numerous attempts to correct them by changing dosages and even the type...
by Dr. G. Pepper | Jun 3, 2009 | diet, diet and weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid, weight gain, weight loss
Did you know that yourthyroid and parathyroid,located in the base of thethroat is responsible for a number of important bodily functions including: balancing your weight, regulating your sleep and absorbing key nutrients like calcium? It’s true! We’re so...
by Dr. G. Pepper | May 18, 2009 | diabetes, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid
Doctors who treat diabetes and thyroid disease (endocrinologists) are no strangers to unpredictable and unpleasant developments in their field of medicine. In a recent blog I pointed out a number of set-backs encountered in Endocrinology in 2008...
by Dr. G. Pepper | May 7, 2009 | diet and weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, metabolism, stress, thyroid, weight loss
We’ve all heard how doing yoga is one of the best practices to adopt when trying to balance your weight, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, and also to reduce stress. But we’ve also all wondered exactly HOW these 60 minute sessions of bends and...
