I’ve had the same conversation more times than I can count. A woman in her 40s sits across from me and asks, “Is this my thyroid or perimenopause?” She is exhausted by 2 p.m. Her hair clogs the shower drain. She gained 12 pounds without changing a thing, and she can’t find the word she
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Hormone testing is of utmost importance when it comes to women’s health. It provides valuable insights into the functioning of the endocrine system and can help identify potential hormonal imbalances or deficiencies. In this week’s episode, I delve into this topic that I believe is crucial for every woman in the second season of life
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Is your body fighting against you? Today on Menopause Mastery, we discuss health and nutrition with Sara Banta. She is the founder of Accelerated Health Products, a supplement company created out of a need to protect her child diagnosed with Leukemia. After discovering the root cause of her health problems, Sara crafted a new class
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A goitrogen is a substance that suppresses thyroid function by inhibiting iodine uptake. Goitrogens get their name because of their tendency to cause goiter, swelling of the thyroid gland. Some foods can be goitrogenic when they’re eaten in excess, or if the individual has a background of low iodine uptake. Goitrogenic foods include: cassava, which
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