Thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease, but more than half of Americans with it are unaware (Family Features) It Impacts Weight, Sleep and Mental Health; but what do you really know about your thyroid? Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be … [Read more...]
Can Food Cause Depression?
Although the campaigns in the past decade have brought more attention to mental health issues and raised awareness on how harmful they can be, the treatment and management of depression remains a complex challenge that requires not only medication, but also health and lifestyle changes. Those who?suffer from depression?have probably heard too many times the ?it is all in your … [Read more...]
Are These Foods Making You Depressed?
Did you know there's something "mainstream" doctors and health organizations AREN'T telling you about depression? It's their dirty little secret. They love to talk about prescription pills and "magic bullet" solutions. And why wouldn?t they? That's how they make BILLIONS of dollars a year. But they're a lot less eager to tell you how FOOD might be making you … [Read more...]
Could Celiac Disease and Depression Be Linked?
Recent studies have shown higher rates of depression in people with celiac disease. But, how much stock can we actually put into these studies? Are they a fair or accurate assessment? For starters, research is limited, and as it is with most findings in psychological studies, doctors wonder if there could be a combination of issues at play. I was fortunate enough to speak … [Read more...]