Hashimoto’s Disease: Your Guide For Living With Hypothyroidism
[Last updated 10th April, 2019]
There’s a lot of information online about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease.
Some of it is accurate and unbiased… but most isn’t.
This guide summarises the best recommendations from both science-based and alternative medicine, all in one place.
[Discover More…]Does Your Gut Bacteria Affect Weight Loss? Simplifying The Science
Researchers have learnt so much about our gut bacteria in the last decade.
The potential effects they have on health is quite extraordinary.
Some suspect they may have a strong influence on metabolic diseases, including obesity.
This article looks at how gut bacteria may affect weight, as well as what you can do about it.
[Discover More…]Probiotics and Weight Loss Review: Microscopic Miracle or Mirage?
We have been raised to think all bacteria is bad.
However, exposure to a diverse bacterial ecosystem can actually be good for you.
Research into our own bacteria – particularly those living in our gut – has found that these microorganisms strongly influence many aspects of our health.
That includes weight loss and obesity management.
Could probiotics revolutionise obesity treatment? Let’s review the research.
[Discover More…]The Best Diet For An Underactive Thyroid: Splitting Fact From Fiction
Our thyroid plays a huge role in metabolism.
Alongside insulin and cortisol, thyroid hormones are a driving factor behind metabolic rate and weight management.
As you would expect, many health problems emerge if our thyroid stops working properly.
Studies show that at the very least 3.7% of American adults have an underactive thyroid, which is likely similar in other developed countries (1).
Rates are on the rise, as are those selling thyroid supplements and giving inaccurate dietary advice.
This article provides an unbiased summary, splitting fact from fiction.
[Discover More…]TSH and So-Called “Normal” TSH Levels: A Non-Sciency Guide
TSH is a hormone that controls thyroid gland activity.
It’s typically used as a marker of thyroid health, but what are normal TSH levels?
This article explores what your levels should be and how it relates to hypothyroidism.
[Discover More…]Can Diabetics Eat Honey? The Research Will Surprise You
Honey is an all-natural food nicknamed Nature’s Sweetener.
Humans have likely been eating it for tens, if not hundreds of thousands of years. And not only for its sweet flavour, but for its medicinal properties too.
Sounds like something we should be eating more of right?
Yet when you break it right down, honey is essentially sugar. We know that a high sugar diet is bad for you, which is why many consider honey unhealthy.
So is honey good for us or not? Perhaps more importantly… Can diabetics eat honey?
[Discover More…]7-Day Diet Plan For High Blood Pressure (Dietitian-Made)
Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Looking for a sample meal plan to follow… one that you can follow right now?
The 7-Day Diet Plan For High Blood Pressure is a Dietitian-made plan to help make life easier (and more delicious) when learning what you should and should not eat with hypertension.
It’s designed to be:
[Discover More…]What Is The Best Vitamin D3 Supplement? A Look At The Research
Vitamin D deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the Western world.
This is a huge concern when you consider it benefits bone strength, mental health, (potentially) cancer risk, and more.
Vitamin D supplementation has emerged as a convenient and cost-effective solution. This article explores the different types available and the best vitamin D supplement for you.
[Discover More…]MTHFR C677T and A1298C: Explained In Plain English
All humans have certain genetic variations or “mutations” that can influence our health.
One of the more well-studied variations is known as an MTHFR mutation; more specifically MTHFR C677T and A1298C.
Unfortunately, not only is the concept of genetics difficult, but the terminology makes it even more confusing.
This article attempts to clarify what an MTHFR C677T and A1298C mutation is, in a way you can understand.
[Discover More…]L-Methylfolate (5-MTHF): Your Must-Read Beginner’s Guide
Folate and folic acid are nutrients required for many critical functions in the body.
Unfortunately, many who have a genetic MTHFR mutation are unable to utilise these nutrients properly.
L-Methylfolate (5-MTHF) has emerged as a popular alternative, and has been used as a complementary medicine in several recent clinical trials.
This article covers what you need to know about it, but explained in human terms.
[Discover More…]Autoimmune Disease And The Autoimmune Protocol Diet: An Introductory Guide
[Last updated: 9th January, 2019]
Autoimmune diseases are more common than ever before.
The alarming increase in asthma, Crohn’s disease and type 1 diabetes in children are testament to that fact (1, 2).
Unfortunately, our scientific understanding and treatment protocols for autoimmune conditions have not progressed at the same rate.
The Autoimmune Protocol diet (AIP) has since emerged as an all-diet approach to treatment; one that is making its way into mainstream medicine.
This introductory guide looks at the pros and cons of the AIP diet and explores how it (potentially) works.
[Discover More…]How To Lose Weight With An Underactive Thyroid: Your 6-Step Guide
Losing weight and keeping it off can be a struggle.
Especially if you have an underactive thyroid. Your metabolism has slowed down and you’re almost always feeling tired.
But if you break down the process into small steps, and tick each box as you go, weight loss comes much easier.
This guide covers the 6 fundamental steps required to successfully lose weight with an underactive thyroid.
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