Key Takeaways If you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, or another thyroid condition, understanding your individual iodine requirements is essential. While iodine is often promoted as a thyroid-supporting nutrient, more is not always better. What Is Iodine and Why Is It Important? Iodine is an essential mineral required for the production of thyroid hormones. The […]
Why Is ADHD Often Undiagnosed in Women? The Role of Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
A woman’s menstrual cycle has been shown to influence ADHD symptoms. This should not really be a surprise since it is well established that sex hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone influence mood and cognition. This effect of our hormones is multifaceted but involves regulation and modulation of neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline.
Nutrients to improve your IVF outcome
Use of IVF has increased dramatically as many couples struggle with sub-optimal fertility; however its not just couples with fertility issues opting for IVF, I also see women who are seeking naturopathic assistance to enhance their egg quality as they are freezing their eggs pro-actively due to not having a partner or not being quite […]
My top five nutrients for a healthy thyroid
I often get asked which nutrients are best to help support healthy thyroid function so I have compiled a list of the most common ones I use in my clinic. As always, this list is not exhaustive and the individual person always needs to be taken into account. Selenium The nutrient selenium is crucial for […]
Do I need to go gluten free if I have an auto-immune thyroid disorder?
If you have an auto-immune thyroid disorder you have a much higher risk of getting other auto-immune conditions particularly celiac disease, so yes, a gluten free diet is recommended. Researchers have found that patients with Grave’s disease were at a 5-fold added risk of developing celiac disease when compared to sex- and age-matched control while […]
How 5 minutes of gratitude can make you feel better..almost instantly!
When life feels challenging, even though it may feel like the last thing you want to do, writing down one or two things you are grateful for each day, might be the thing that actually helps you the most. I started keeping a gratitude journal after a relationship breakdown. The idea of keeping one initially […]