Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera or Indian ginseng, has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine- India’s...

Have you ever heard of Nettles (also known as Stinging Nettle)? This amazing humble herb has been known to be helpful from everything...

Food can be a powerful medicine. I truly believe that foods can help us heal. In fact, I have successfully used food as a tool to help...

Over the years, many of my patients with hypothyroidism also complain of constipation, or trouble fully eliminating. And when you think...

Many people still cannot believe that “weed is legal in Canada”. It certainly has been an exciting time for some who have benefited from...

Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body—most often by inserting thin needles through the...

Optimizing thyroid function, especially if you have Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune thyroid disease, requires some good detective work...

As long as I can remember, iodine has been a key component of thyroid supplement formulas. It has been 6 years since I was finally...

Although this should be a simple answer- it’s not. And it is actually best answered if we pose a different question- what causes...

In this article I am going to outline 3 simple ways to rev up your metabolism if you have hypothyroidism. However, if you haven’t read my...

Over the years, countless patients have told me “my doctor says my TSH is normal, why I still feel like I have a thyroid problem?” I can...

Selenium is a mineral found in the soil, and is naturally occurring in very small amounts in some foods and water. Although our bodies...

If any one of you has ever done a little research online regarding fluoride and hypothyroidism- you know that the debate around fluoride...

One of THE MOST commonly asked questions I receive is can I eat cruciferous vegetables if I have hypothyroid disease? Cruciferous...

Vitamin D is very important for overall wellness, as well as strong and healthy bones. Your body can actually make its own vitamin D upon...

Over the coming months I will be adding to this blog series on “How to Lose Weight while Living with Hypothyroidism”. Before I get into...

Turmeric is truly a super-food. This spice is often used in Indian and Pakistani cooking, and historically has been known for its...

When I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism I loved soy. Not that I ate tofu often, but I definitely loved a nice soy latte or soy...

Inflammation is a key factor when dealing with Hashimoto’s thyroid disease. Although some of you may not have heard of Hashimoto’s...

I honestly believe going gluten free was one of the key dietary changes that helped me reach thyroid balance. Although I am no longer...