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What is hypothyroidism ? What are the signs, symptoms, and causes of hypothyroidism? Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and concerns that come with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism 101 Hypothyroidism (a low functioning thyroid) is the most common cause of thyroid dysfunction, characterized as an underactive thyroid , where the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones. Lack of thyroid hormones leads to universal decline in the cellular function of all body systems and processes.   What is the Thyroid?   The thyroid is a vital, butterfly-shaped hormone gland, located in your throat, that acts as your metabolic mothership. The thyroid plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body and it helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream (also known as T3 and T4 thyroid hormones).   In fact, every cell in your body has receptors for thyroid hormones. You

Can you heal IBS naturally? Well, Natural IBS healing IS possible…here’s what you need to know IBS 101   IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a collection of unspecific signs and symptoms also known as a “disease of exclusion” when other gut problems that have a structural component (like IBD, GERD or diverticulitis) have been ruled out. I will discuss how you can heal IBS properly. IBS Symptoms Ideally, IBS symptoms must have been present at least 3 months before a diagnosis is given. The most common symptoms include reoccurring abdominal pain with two or more of the following: Chronic diarrhea or loose, watery stools Chronic Constipation Interchanging constipation and loose stools (never consistent)   Improvement with defecation Onset associated with a change in frequency or consistency of the form of stool.   Causes of IBS There is no one single cause of IBS. Some potential triggers of the onset of IBS include: Food poisoning Gut infections (like parasites)   Antib

1 in 2 Americans has a chronic disease or health condition. The growing epidemics of anxiety, IBS, Autism, depression, migraines, diabetes, infertility, PCOS and more go far beyond genetics. They stem from the same place: Your gut. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, a neurologist and nutritional consultant, is here to explain GAPS: a cure and hope for individuals struggling with a host of physical and mental health imbalances. Website http://www.doctor-natasha.com Natasha Campbell-McBride  M.D. MMedSci (neurology), MMedSci (nutrition) Dr. Campbell-McBride graduated with Honours as a Medical Doctor in 1984 from Bashkir Medical University in Russia.   In the following years she gained a Postgraduate Degree in Neurology and completed a second Postgraduate Degree in Human Nutrition at Sheffield University, UK.  In her clinic, the Cambridge Nutrition Clinic, Dr Campbell-McBride works with many patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stroke and other complications

Do you suffer from technology addiction ? Technology have become a huge part of our daily lives, from smart phone to video-games to media and social media. This article will discuss technology addiction,  provide insight into the warning signs and how you could address it appropriately. The average adult spends close to 11 hours looking at a screen per day (computer, TV, phone included), with at least 6 hours of these being on video (1).   As for our phones, the average adult checks their phone every 10 minutes (1), and touches their phone an astounding 2,617 times a day (1).   We Spend More Time Screens Than Any Other Activity To put this in context, we adults spend more hours on screens than doing any other activity in our daily lives including: Work : 8 hours (2) Sleep : 6.5 hours (3) Eating : 78 minutes (4) Hygiene : 50 minutes (4) Household Activities (such as housework, cooking, lawn care, or financial and other household management): 2.3 hours (2) And while muc