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FAQ

What and Where is the Thyroid Gland?

Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck. The thyroid plays an important role in your body’s energy and metabolism. The thyroid gland takes up trace minerals, such as iodine, selenium and tyrosine, and uses these to make thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones circulate through the liver, brain and several other organs in the body as part of the endocrine system. If the thyroid is not functioning properly, you can develop health problems.

If you have the following health concerns – It could be your Thyroid:

  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety or Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Constipation
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Generalized swelling
  • Puffy eyes & face
  • Muscle aches or pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Joint pain, joint stiffness or swelling
  • Hair loss
  • Low sex drive
  • Asthma & allergies
  • Migraines
  • Recurrent miscarriage / Infertility
  • Lack of ovulation
  • PMS
  • Decreased memory
  • Irritability
  • Decreased Concentration or ”Brain Fog”
  • Dry Skin, Dry Hair
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • High cholesterol
  • Low heart rate
  • Insomnia
  • Hives
  • Loss of outer 1/3 of eyebrows
What causes insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome?

Factors that have been shown to cause or contribute to metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance include:

  • Poor diet
  • Being overweight
  • Lack of exercise/physical activity
  • Sleep apnea
  • Hormonal changes such as pregnancy, peri-menopause, menopause and andropause (male menopause)
  • Some medicine including steroids and antidepressants
  • Some medical conditions such as Cushing’s and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
How do I know if I have allergies or just a cold?

There are several symptoms to consider to ensure that you have allergies and not a cold:

  • You are sneezing in rapid, repeated sequences
  • Your nose, ears and throat (especially the roof of your mouth) are itchy
  • You do not have a fever or achy muscles
  • Your mucosal secretions are clear and runny
  • Your symptoms are lasting longer than 10 days

If you’re still not convinced, naturopathic physicians – commonly referred to as naturopaths – can perform skin or blood tests to confirm whether you are allergic to something.

How is SIBO treated?

SIBO is treated by following a full regimen of natural gut restoration that will rebalance the bacteria levels in your small intestine. It typically involves a carefully planned diet as well as supplementary enzymes to support your recovery.

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“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind” 
– Paracelsus 

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. ”
– William Shakespeare 

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– Joyce Meyer

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– Friedrich Nietzsche

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– Muhammed Ali

“Begin with little things daily and one day you will be doing things that months back you would have thought impossible.”
– Swami Satchidananda 

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– Paulo Coelho

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