Insulin resistance Supplements can also be helpful in reversing insulin resistance. Your doctor can check for insulin resistance with a fasting, 1 hour and 2 hour insulin test, along with glucose testing. I recommend the following be taken daily if you have insulin resistance, 1-2 TBS flax seeds, 2000 mg fish oil, 2000 [read more]
Adrenal support A daily multivitamin with B-complex and magnesium as well as a class of herbs called adaptogens (Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Holy Basil) 10 Signs That Your Adrenals Are On Overdrive Ashwagandha: The Soothing Adaptogen Ashwagandha has over 4,000 years of traditional use in India. It is considered both a food and a tonic medicine for [read more]
Thyroid glands nourishment Ensure your diet and your daily supplements provide you with iodine, selenium, and zinc which are three key nutrients needed by the thyroid gland for basic functioning. Sea vegetables such as 1 tablespoon of dulse flakes daily provides you with a nice dose of iodine, Just 1-2 Brazil nuts each day provide [read more]
Pasture-raised animal products and wild-caught fish: as nature intended Several studies have been done comparing the nutrient content of pasture-raised (PR) and grain-fed (confinement animal feeding operations, or CAFO) animal products. PR animal products are superior to CAFO in 2 primary respects: they have a better fatty acid profile, and higher levels of vitamins and [read more]
There’s an important factor that determines the quality of foods we eat, and that’s how it’s grown, harvested and/or raised. The highest quality produce (fruits and vegetables) is local and organic; the highest quality meat, dairy products, and eggs come from pasture-raised animals; and the highest quality fish is wild-caught. Organic and local produce: more [read more]
Healthy Eating Guide: 1/ Sugar, processed foods, cookies, candy, soda – remove wherever possible. 2/ Never get too hungry. *Eat breakfast within an hour of waking up and if you’re a coffee drinker, have your morning cup with or after your meal, but not before or instead of it. *Eat a modest sized meal every [read more]
TSH , Free (T3) , Free (T4) TSH levels increase when the T4 levels drop, and the TSH falls when T4 levels increase. A TSH test alone does not consider overall thyroid metabolism, H.P.A. feedback loops, or autoimmune factors that are identified by thyroid antibody testing. A high TSH with or without changes in T4 or T3 [read more]