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Worrisome Antibiotic for Thyroid Patients
When it comes to life-threatening infections, antibiotics have been a Godsend, however for minor infections the following antibiotics are troublesome and are known to cause some nasty side effects. These antibiotics are fluoroquinolones. You may also see it referred...
Low Stomach Acid
It is quite common for people with Hashimoto’s to have low stomach acid. Low stomach acid inhibits digestion and can cause immense fatigue. This is a problem for anyone with thyroid dysfunction, as it blocks your body from absorbing the key nutrients which are so...
Protein and Salad Diet
Fish (especially fresh salmon, trout and mackerel) are good for their content of omega-3 oils. You can eat any reasonable quantity, every day if you like, preferably cooked by broiling, poaching, baking, stir-fry or grilling. Avoid breaded fish, since the fat...
Candida and Fungal Infections
Candida is a type of yeast that naturally exists in the human body. Individuals who have an altered natural flora or are immunocompromised are more susceptible to candida overgrowth that cause infections. Candida can grow out of control and populate the mouth,...
IBS/Gut Health
74% of Americans suffer from some sort of GI discomfort–almost half of these patients have been diagnosed with SIBO with or without IBS! Why suffer when you can get relief from symptoms? Symptoms of IBS: Pain and crampingDiarrhea and/or ConstipationGas and...
What Is DAO And How Does It Affect Our Health?
Diamine Oxidase is the body’s primary enzyme for breaking down ingested histamine and a natural defense against histamine excess. If you ingest too much dietary histamine or produce more than you DAO level can handle, reactions can occur. DAO is produced...
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