Did you know approximately 5% of Americans are diagnosed with hypothyroidism? Hashimoto’s Disease/Thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism6. It is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to make antibodies which attack the thyroid. This results in reduced production of thyroid hormones. You may think “slow metabolism” when you hear hypothyroidism, but that’s…

Many of us enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Or a cold beer on a hot summer day. Or a fancy cocktail on girls’ (or guys’) night out. We are all wondering, is a drink ok? We know heavy drinking is unhealthy and unsafe. But the questions remain: does light to moderate alcohol…

This topic may seem only relevant to half the population (and only at a particular point in one’s life). However, what I will discuss is applicable to everyone. So don’t let the title steer you away, keep reading! What is perimenopause? It is the time around when a female’s menstrual cycle starts to change and…

I recently received a request to discuss treatment alternatives for an infection. This got me thinking. I have been practicing western medicine for years. I am a proponent of medicine when it is indicated. That being said, when disease progresses to a state requiring treatment, it is important to treat. But what is more important?…