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"Bless Your Little Heart:" 21st Century Medicine and Reversing Dis-ease

Posted by Healthful Elements Staff

“Faux science?” How about “thinking and linking” instead of “naming and blaming?”

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Vitamin D and the Brain

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Research has shown a 25 percent risk reduction in cognitive decline in persons with higher levels of Vitamin D. Here’s how to know if you’re getting enough, including the best sources.

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Hormones and Their Effect on the Brain

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While many factors play a role in cognitive decline, hormones affect everything, especially our brains. This post highlights just how important our hormones are to our emotional and cognitive health.

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What is Homocysteine?

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Elevated homocysteine is an important contributor to Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, it’s a factor in cardiovascular disease, stroke, and even some cancers. It sounds like having an optimal homocysteine level is a good idea.

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“Old Timer’s Disease,” a Normal Part of Aging?

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“Isn’t forgetfulness just my brain being full? Isn’t my brain just tired? Memory loss is normal right? Isn’t it a part of aging?” Functional medicine experts would answer loudly and clearly, “NO!”

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Unintentional Harm, Unintentional Healing

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It started early. The harm wasn’t intentional. We just didn’t know any better. Here’s my story of reversing my cognitive decline.

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Your Thyroid and Hair NEED Iron

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Low iron—and more specifically, low ferritin (iron storage protein)—is common in the hypothyroid / Hashimoto’s and also hair loss / alopecia communities. Let’s look at this root cause contributor, including issues people can have with absorption.

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The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution

Posted by Jill Grunewald on Jan 26, 2017

Dr. Aviva Romm truly brings one of the most unique perspectives to women’s health we’ve seen. And that perspective is powerfully reflected in her new book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution.

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Your Thyroid + Iodine, Part 2

Posted by Jill Grunewald on Sep 30, 2015

Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.

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Your Thyroid + Iodine, Part 1

Posted by Jill Grunewald on Sep 24, 2015

Nary have I found a more wildly-challenged and wildly-supported health topic than whether those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s should supplement with – or heck, even eat foods rich in – iodine. Let’s break it down…

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