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Parkinson’s Disease, Hypothyroidism and Tremors – Thyroid and Gut Health

I don’t make it a common practice to write about particular patients and their results under my care. However, a patient named Janice T. has a story that must be told. Janice gave me permission to write about her so that others like her could possibly get help the same way that she did. I’m … Read more

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

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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