Feeling Fatigued? Could it be Your Thyroid?
Dr Sarah Preston Hesler, ND What is the thyroid and what does it do? The thyroid is a gland located near the base of your neck, which is responsible for the body’s metabolism. The pituitary gland in your brain signals the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone which stimulates the metabolism. The thyroid is responsible for many […]
Nature: The Ultimate Gene Whisperer
Part II: Winter Bianca Garilli, ND To Everything There is a Season. From some of the world’s first writings until now, we know there is a time for everything – the yin and the yang, a time to rejoice and a time to rest. The seasonal change of Nature gently nudges us towards winter through […]
The Unseen Implications of Excess Fluoride on Your Health
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND For so many people getting a good night’s sleep is a daily challenge. If you find yourself counting sheep, night after night, you’re not alone. According to a study by Dr. Morin from the University of Laval, 40% of Canadians report having one or more symptoms of insomnia at least three […]
Optimizing the Thyroid Before and During Pregnancy: Two Important Minerals to Consider
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Thyroid health is an extremely important area to monitor for both fertility and pregnancy. It is commonly known in the medical community that thyroid function can be thrown off balance during pregnancy, and it is estimated that 2-4% of women during pregnancy has thyroid dysfunction.1 Thyroid conditions are the second […]