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Do you have a dysfunctional thyroid that requires you to take a medication prescribed by your medical doctor? If you are like most patients, you may be under the assumption you will be stuck taking it for life. Is this a common misconception — or is it the truth? Will you have to take your thyroid medication forever? Let’s dig into this question and get you the information you need to make better decisions for your health.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications that are commonly taken every day for relief from things like heartburn and acid reflux. Over the years, researchers have discovered that there seems to be a link between the use of these medications and early deaths due to various medical conditions.

B-12 deficiency impacts millions of people –and many of those individuals are not even aware they are lacking it. Because it mimics so many other conditions, it is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe medication to treat the symptoms rather than getting to the root cause.

In its most basic form, naturopathy is a holistic approach to health and wellness. It turns its back to prescription medications and looks more intimately at alternative healing methods. These may include herbal supplements, diet, exercise, hydration, stress management, and various non-invasive techniques that can lead to greater wellness.

If you suffer from neuropathy, then being told that you need to include exercise in your daily routine is enough to make you chuckle out loud. How are you supposed to exercise when you have lost most of the feeling in your legs and feet? Weakness and balance issues only make the idea seem even more scary.

For those struggling with neuropathy, everyday hurts. Simple lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms associated with the condition as much as possible. While not always ideal, they can lead to an improvement in one’s outlook and overall quality of life.

Millions of people have been diagnosed with neuropathy and know first-hand how pain, numbness, and weakness can severely impact one’s quality of life. While it is not always possible, knowing the causes of neuropathy and the risk factors associated with it may help to prevent it. For those already diagnosed, it is important to understand the cause of your neuropathy so that you can treat it — instead of just treating the symptoms.

Thyroid disease affects millions of people around the world - including many who aren’t even aware they have it. Afterall, this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck may be small, but its job is mighty, and it can wreak havoc on the body when it isn’t functioning properly.

Not everyone is aware, but magnesium actually plays a crucial role in your body. Magnesium helps support and maintain a healthy immune system. It is also known to help maintain your muscle function and normal nerve function.

‍Fatigue is a sense of feeling overtired and having a lack of energy. This feeling will last longer than just being tired and it won't go away by resting. Fatigue is more of a noticeable, chronic tiredness. It has the power to interrupt your day, your physical health, and your mental health.

Leaky gut is a digestive disorder that pertains to the intestines, specifically the lining of the intestines. In layman's terms, a leaky gut is when the lining of the intestines or stomach has been compromised and bad bacteria or other toxins are leaked into your body.

Have you ever given any thought as to what happens in your body when you are constantly stressed? When stress hits, your body will begin to physically feel it. Your adrenaline will kick in, causing stress hormones to be released. This will wake your body up signaling that it needs to be in an emergency plan mode. You may even feel your heart rate rise and your senses sharpen.