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The thyroid connection to chronic fatigue

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date November 8, 2018

There’s tired… and then there’s the kind of fatigue that makes you feel like just getting out of bed is an impossible task. Luckily, there’s hope. Researchers have discovered a connection between low levels of thyroid hormones and chronic fatigue syndrome that could make all the difference.

Tags Chronic Fatigue, Thyroid

Health Supplements Healthy Living

Who should you believe in the vitamin debate?

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date July 10, 2018

Recent reports trying to discredit supplements cause confusion among consumers by ignoring the more robust clinical data in this field – data that demonstrates the protective benefits of high quality vitamin supplements. Who can you believe?

Tags Nutritional Supplements

Health Supplements Healthy Diet Thyroid Health

Two things causing your low thyroid levels and what to do about them

Post author By Virginia Tims-Lawson
Post date September 14, 2018

Thyroid disorders have become an epidemic, yet doctors seem to write them off with a prescription — and ignore the underlying cause behind the diagnosis. So, what is actually destroying your thyroid function? Were you just unlucky in the genetic lottery? Or, is it something more…

Tags Nutritional Supplements, Organic

Anti-Aging Healthy Living

3 important factors for choosing sun protection against photoaging and cancer

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date April 17, 2019

What’s that warm sensation on my skin? Yes, the sun is already beating down in parts of the country and that means you need to be protected from skin cancer and the unsightly damage of photoaging. Choosing what’s safe and works best to keep your skin protected can be confusing. But you’ve come to the right place…

Tags Skin Care

Thyroid Health

7 warning signs of a thyroid problem

Post author By Virginia Tims-Lawson
Post date February 14, 2020

That butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your throat, known as the thyroid, may be small, but it packs quite a punch when it comes to your health. According to the American Thyroid Association, up to 60 percent of Americans with thyroid issues don’t know it’s causing their problems. Watch for these common signs…

Tags Hypothyroid, Nutritional Deficiency

Bladder Health Healthy Diet Prostate Health

5 great things about pumpkin seeds

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 10, 2019

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Pumpkins signal fall and one of our favorite, fun holidays. But pumpkins are so much more than a traditional Halloween decoration. When you start carving yours, save those seeds for a snack with major benefits…

Tags Antioxidants, Prostate, Pumpkin, Superfoods

Diabetes Heart Health

Take a vacation and prevent a disease

Post author By Virginia Tims-Lawson
Post date July 5, 2019

Metabolic syndrome isn’t a disease of its own. It’s a collection of risk factors that significantly raise the risk of heart disease. Good news is, the risk factors are known to be modifiable. Now, thanks to research by a team of scientists at Syracuse University, we’ve got an easy and enjoyable way you can do that…

Tags Blood sugar, Metabolic Syndrome

Food Allergies Inflammation Respiratory Health

The heavy metal making your allergies worse

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date March 24, 2025

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Living with allergies, you might think your miserable symptoms are something you’re stuck with. Hold on to your socks. If you’ve noticed they’re worse, it’s not your typical trigger…

Tags Asthma, Cadmium, Chelation, Heavy Metals, Toxins

Brain Health Health News Healthy Living

The mineral behind Parkinson’s brain-robbing proteins

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date July 25, 2022

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Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s are both brain disorders. And while Parkinson’s symptoms are more physical, they share symptoms, including dementia and disease progression. New research shows they also may share a common enemy that worsens brain destroying proteins.

Tags Heavy Metals, Parkinson's Disease

Health News Prescription Drugs Respiratory Health

Paxlovid mouth: The unpalatable truth about the COVID-19 antiviral

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date March 31, 2023

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One of the most common treatments for COVID-19 is the antiviral Paxlovid. While it’s reported to be effective at shortening the severity and duration of the virus, it has its drawbacks — among them a nasty side effect known as “Paxlovid mouth” you’ll need this advice about…

Tags Covid-19, Long COVID, Side Effects

Healthy Living

How to recognize these 5 toxic dangers (slideshow)

Post author By Easy Health Options Staff
Post date January 5, 2018

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as the International Agency for Research on Cancer, heavy metals are considered human carcinogens (cancer-promoting). In addition, there are at least nine other illnesses that can be an indication of mineral toxicity…