Our hormonal health plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of our bodies. Everything from our mood to metabolism and reproductive health can be affected by our hormone levels. Interestingly, what we eat can have a significant impact on these hormone levels, and understanding this connection can help optimize our health.At the Florida Center…
Inflammation is a natural part of our body’s defense system, a response to injury or infection. However, chronic inflammation has been linked to various health issues such as heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders1. Interestingly, there’s a crucial connection between what we eat, how it affects our bodies, and our unique genetic makeup.At the Florida…
In the pursuit of holistic wellness, self-esteem plays a pivotal role. Our overall sense of self-worth influences various aspects of our lives, including physical ability, appearance, and overall wellbeing. In this article, we will delve into the profound correlation between self-esteem and wellness, exploring how self-esteem impacts our physical health and aesthetics. We will also…
There Are Some Major Differences Between Wellness Doctors and Sick-Care Doctors Something really struck me when I first began my career in the world of wellness. This is not “traditional” healthcare the way I knew it. The providers in this field of medicine aren’t seeing sick patients every day. They aren’t trying to turn and burn…
Do you feel like you’re slowing down more and more every day? Not jumping out of bed in the morning. Missing the pep in your step from when you were in your twenties? Does it feel like you’re begrudgingly becoming the old man/woman you always swore to never turn into? You’re not alone. …
What is it exactly that hormones do in our bodies? Why are so many people talking about hormones and hormone replacement these days? What’s all the hype about? Why should I care about my hormones? Let’s just talk about the big 5 for now: Testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, insulin, and cortisol. The Big 5…
Next, let’s look at thyroid augmentation in the treatment of major depression. If you’re augmenting with thyroid hormone, what is your target TSH? Or, if it’s someone else’s thyroid treatment and you’re treating the patient with depression, what TSH should you encourage your colleagues to get the patient to? In a 2018 article by Cohen…
It is an overwhelming fact that most traditional doctors will prescribe only synthetic thyroid (Synthroid® or Levothyroxine). In recent years, more and more has been written about the residual symptoms that occur in many patients even when their TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone – produced by the pituitary in response to serum levels of thyroid hormones)…
NEJM is, if not the most authoritative, among the most authoritative medical journals in the world This article states that combined therapy with T4 and T3 may be an improvement over standard Thyroxine (Synthroid®) treatment for patients with low thyroid. Not all patients benefit from T4 (Synthroid®). Patients who received combination therapy with both T3…