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Autumnal Nourishment

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As we continue our transition into the colder months ahead, we can draw warmth and nourishment from the abundance of autumn foods.

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"Thyroid Skin" SOS

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Cold, dry winter months can wreak havoc on skin health, especially if you have hypothyroidism. But with these simple strategies, I’ve seen “problem skin” resolve in a matter of a few days.

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Greens: The Ultimate Nutritional Powerhouses

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Leafy greens are the #1 food we should be eating on a regular basis – as in every day. But they’re undoubtedly the food most missing in our modern diets. So, what gives?

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In Defense of Legumes

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Oct 06, 2016

The nutritional benefits of legumes are too far-reaching to ignore. In moderation, legumes and beans can be part of a healing diet, even for those with autoimmunity.

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6 Legitimate Reasons You Crave Junk Food

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As individuals and as a culture, we’ve been told that caving into nutritionally bankrupt food is about lack of willpower, personal weakness, moral failing, and a deep lack of self-respect. NONE of this is true.

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The "Other Broth"

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jan 28, 2016

You’ve likely heard about the powerful healing properties of bone broth. Everyone is talking about it – and for good reason. But there’s a different type of broth that can significantly boost thyroid function.

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Your Thyroid + Zinc

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Nov 05, 2015

If selenium is “the thyroid triple play,” then surely zinc is “the thyroid quad play” when it comes to supporting thyroid hormone production.

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Your Thyroid + Selenium

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Oct 29, 2015

If iodine is “the big daddy” thyroid mineral, then selenium is surely “the big mama.” I’ve dubbed it “the thyroid triple play.”

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Cholesterol: Friend or Foe?

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When people think eggs, they often think cholesterol; then they think heart disease. But cholesterol is a necessary component of every cell in your body. Let’s get to the bottom of it.

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Your Thyroid + Manganese

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Oct 15, 2015

Manganese. You just don’t hear a lot about it. The term is derived from the Greek word for “magic” and indeed, the ancient Greeks regarded manganese as having magical powers.

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