Our bodies require cholesterol in order to produce healthy cells. Not all cholesterol is bad. However, there are dangers associated with high cholesterol. Some of the risks associated with unhealthy cholesterol levels are heart disease, diabetes, and fatty blood cells that can clog the arteries to your heart. Over time, the deposits can build up and make it difficult for blood to properly flow in and out of the heart. In the US, heart disease is [...]
Thyroids are responsible for our hormone production. It’s a vital gland in our body that produces and regulates hormones responsible for our body’s growth and development as well as our metabolism and many other crucial body functions. Abnormal production of thyroid hormones can lead to a host of unwanted issues within the body, including but not limited to thyroid cancer. Taking care of our thyroids is as simple as eating the right types of foods. A [...]
As we approach flu season in the midst of a pandemic, there is one topic at the forefront of almost every conversation: our immune systems. The majority of 2020 has included various research and new ways of taking care of ourselves holistically, to protect our health from the inside out. Something to add to your regime? Seaweed. Seaweed is a plant-based fiber, which has been shown to promote the growth of healthy intestinal flora, otherwise known [...]
Hypothyroid can be caused by an underactive thyroid, but is most often caused by a poor conversion of the storage form of thyroid hormone (T4) to the active form of the hormone (T3), and antibodies to the thyroid gland itself. Iodine and selenium both support healthy thyroid conversion, and may help lower antibodies. With obesity at epidemic proportions isn’t it time our multivitamins adjusted to the needs of the people? Thyroid symptoms include feeling cold or [...]
