Thyroid, Iodine and Autism
A large study cited in The Annals of Neurology stated that pregnant women who didn’t make nearly enough thyroid hormone are nearly 4 times more likely to have autistic children. Studies have shown that optimum thyroid function is crucial to the migration of fetal brain cells during embryo development. “It is increasingly apparent to us […]
Hashimoto’s — Treat Thyroid or Immune System? Part 2
In the first part of this article I ended off mentioning several triggers for getting an autoimmune disease, including Hashimoto’s. These include chronic stress, hormone imbalances, sugar issues such as insulin resistance, iodine deficiency and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), allergies especially gluten intolerance, vitamin deficiencies especially vitamin D, toxicity from the environment or from dietary […]
Hashimoto’s — Treat Thyroid or Immune System?
A very common scenario: A young woman after childbirth develops post-partum depression. Not only does her “blues” last for months, but she is also fatigued and cold all the time. Her general doctor, after taking routine blood tests, diagnosed her with hypo (sluggish) thyroid. She was prescribed Synthroid, which is a synthetic T4 drug. Her […]
Stomach Acid, Reflux, GERD, Heartburn etc. (Part 1)
I divert in this article from my series on hormone balance and weight loss to discuss a very vital subject. It is only because this issue comes up so often in my practice that I feel the need to share with my readers the truth on this subject. Why Big Pharma Wants You to Fear […]
Sugar Addiction: The Dietary Crisis In History
In the past series of articles I have outlined the effects of the thyroid gland and the adrenal gland. Their relation to weight gain and low energy levels was described and explained. In this article I would like to divert from the hormonal system and express my concern to my readers on the over-consumption of […]
Aging & Longevity
Anti-aging medicine has taken a front row place in recent research and development of ways to live long and fulfilling lives. To the general public, especially here in America, the goal of anti-aging medicine is not just to prolong the total years of an individual’s life, but to ensure that those years are enjoyed in […]
Crohn’s Disease / Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Nutritional Considerations
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition affecting the lower end of the small intestine and parts of the large intestine (colon). Common symptoms include bloody stools, diarrhea with abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, malabsorption, weight loss, and bloating. Though the cause is not established in mainstream medicine, integrative holistic doctors are clear it is […]
Hypothyroid (Sluggish) with “Normal” Blood Tests
Dr. Mark Starr, M.D. is a second generation medical doctor who practices integrative functional medicine in Arizona. He has studied and worked with leading endocrinologists such as Dr. Sonkin at the NY Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. In the beginning of chapter 5 of his book “Hypothyroidism/Type 2” he states, “the pervasiveness of Type 2 hypothyroidism has […]
how can you know you need an Inflammation Treatment?
Inflammation Treatment can be an important step when your body keeps showing signs that something deeper may be out of balance. Ongoing pain, fatigue, digestive discomfort, swelling, skin changes, joint sensitivity or a constant feeling of internal pressure can all be signals that the body needs closer attention. At Functional Medicine Israel, led by Reuven […]
Functional Medicine Israel for Root Cause Health
functional medicine is a deeper and more personal way to understand why your body may be struggling, especially when symptoms keep returning and conventional answers do not fully explain what is really happening. At Functional Medicine Israel, led by Reuven Bekermus, the focus is not only on the symptom itself. The clinic looks at the […]