Thyroid: The Master Gland

Thyroid: The Master Gland

Thyroid: The Master Gland First we need to establish that the thyroid is an endocrine gland. A gland is an organ in the body that synthesizes a substance for release of another substance, such as hormones into the bloodstream, for circulation and delivery. The thyroid...
Acne: More than Skin Deep

Acne: More than Skin Deep

Acne: More than Skin Deep Our skin is a reflection of what’s going on with our health beneath the surface. Skin problems are signals that something is off in our body. Conventional medicine deals with symptoms, unlike functional medicine, which addresses the root...
Who’s Hungry in there?

Who’s Hungry in there?

Who’s Hungry in there? We’re all familiar with the concept of feeling hungry, but sometimes we lose touch with why we are hungry. Not all hunger pangs are real hunger, and when we can understand the different causes and types of hunger, we can meet our body’s...
The Disowned Self; say hello to your darker half

The Disowned Self; say hello to your darker half

The Disowned Self; say hello to your darker half “One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious” – C.G. Jung All the yoga, meditation and fasting in the world will not matter if you do not work on your shadow. It...
The Different Faces of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The Different Faces of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The Different Faces of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common metabolic and hormonal disorder in women of childbearing age. It is the leading cause of female infertility and is sadly becoming more common. Women must meet at least...
An apple a day, keeps the doctor away

An apple a day, keeps the doctor away

An apple a day, keeps the doctor away “The microbiome is the next frontier in medicine…You can transplant fecal matter from a thin person to a fat person and reserve their diabetes. You can take fecal matter from a normal kid and put it into an autistic kid and their...