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Glutathione and the Gut/Brain Connection – Thyroid & Gut Health

I was initially planning to write about glutathione and the gut, but the importance of glutathione and brain health can’t be left out. The gut is called the “Second Brain”. The gut actually makes neurotransmitters that will dictate who you feel and act as a person. Good digestion and absorption can be an important aspect … Read more

Can Dairy cause Respiratory Problems? – Thyroid & Gut Health

Milk and cheese are things that many of us love dearly. I LOVE milk. I admit it! I will drink milk occasionally because it tastes so good. The “Got Milk” campaign was a genius piece of marketing. It really made everyone think and believe that milk is good for you and that we get all … Read more

Leaky gut, also called increased intestinal permeability happens when tight junctions in the gut, which control what passes through the lining of the small intestine, don’t work properly. That lets substances leak into the bloodstream. Leaky Gut plays a role in gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Functional medicine focuses on interactions between the environment and the gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune systems. We develop individualized treatment plans for people. Functional medicine encompasses a number of methods and treatments.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is an autoimmune disorder. Antibodies directed against the thyroid gland lead to chronic inflammation.

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