Many of us have been home for the past few weeks, and it looks like that could be the case for at least a few more weeks (or months!) to come. While staying at home can be therapeutic for some people (hi there, introverts!), prolonged periods of time indoors — with limited activity — can start to take a mental toll on many of us (extrovert, here!). I’m …
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Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Health?
Those of us with Hashimoto’s 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 …
Using Essential Oils to Combat Stress and Balance Thyroid Hormones
In recent years, there has been a spotlight on using essential oils as a tool to support everything from stress relief, to immune protection and sleep aid. Though they have been used for millennia, the science behind essential oil use is becoming better understood, and their application for a variety of ailments and conditions is becoming more and more …
Hypersomnia and Hashimoto’s
I often receive messages from clients, readers, and other health care professionals about people who are doing everything but are still struggling with their health. I’ve found that often times, it’s about going back to basics that I like to call the fundamental strategies to recovering health… One of the major fundamentals is sleep, which is our primary …
9 Ways to Hack Your Sleep for Optimal Health and Rest
Getting adequate rest is crucial for healing, but often people with Hashimoto's will struggle with insomnia, unrefreshed sleep, blood sugar imbalances, and multiple awakenings throughout the night. I used to wake up drenched in sweat until I tried adding healthy fats to my diet, and going to bed before your second wind is a biggie for people with fatigue and …
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