Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to perceive the thyroid as a foreign substance and attacks it. More women than men are affected by Hashimoto’s and it is the most common reason a person develops hypothyroidism, which is a low functioning thyroid. Hashimoto’s is treatable with medication, but left…

Have you ever heard of cannabidiol? Maybe you’re familiar with the heavily marketed version called CBD oil. There is so much information out there about it but it’s important to determine which is real and which is hype. CBD is one of the active ingredients in marijuana and comes from the hemp plant. CBD on…

Yoga has so many benefits. One of the ways it is beneficial is in the effect it has on the brain and science is taking an interest as seen in this article. Yoga has been known to reduce anxiety while increasing cognitive function. It increases overall brain activity which is associated with increased size of the…

Even though the cold weather is here, it’s still important to stay hydrated. I would argue it’s even more important in the winter than the summer. In the summer you’re more likely to feel thirsty than you are in the winter.  Drinking water is one of the easiest and cheapest ways you have to improve…

Portion control, periodic weight checks, regular exercise, making good food choices, figuring out which foods are good and which are not…these can drive a person crazy. But they don’t have to drive you crazy. Here are some pointers to help you make sense of all the conflicting information you are constantly bombarded with. Fat is…

Most of my reading is in the area of personal development. I attend conferences, listen to podcasts and generally immerse myself in learning how to ‘mind my mind’. While I don’t consider myself a pessimist, I don’t always see the glass as half full. I’ve come a long way in my mindset after years of…

We’ve often heard that Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. That’s because upon exposure to the sun, our bodies manufacture Vitamin D. But, we can also get it from food and supplements. But why is Vitamin D so important? There are several reasons for us to maintain a healthy level of this vitamin, that isn’t…

‘Tis the season…the season for lots of food, the season for shopping, the season for baking,  the season for socializing and the season for any number of things, including lots of stress. We overspend, overeat, overextend ourselves by overcommitting. Holiday stress can lead to depression, anxiety and unhealthy behaviors. It’s important when in the throes…