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Castor Oil Packs and Your Thyroid Health

Have you ever heard of a castor oil pack? Used one? I hadn’t until a few years ago and it’s now becoming more of a mainstream topic and recommendation, especially among holistic healthcare providers. It’s natural, non-invasive and can be done in the comfort of your own home. 

How Stress Impacts Your Thyroid Health (Plus 10 Tips for Managing Stress)

Contrary to popular belief, not all stress is bad. In fact, short bouts of stress are necessary for our safety and survival. But when stress starts to linger, it can lead to uncomfortable symptoms and health concerns, including thyroid disorders.

Inflammation: What You Need to Know and How to Reduce It

Inflammation: What You Need to Know and How to Reduce It

Inflammation is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the nutrition world. Maybe you’ve heard of inflammatory diseases or an anti-inflammatory diet? I was pretty unaware of inflammation until it affected me. I first found out about my inflammation about a year ago after tests run by a functional medicine clinic. I started going there because of some problems I was having that I couldn’t figure out. My inflammatory marker, hsCRP, was high and I was also having some insulin resistance, which goes hand-in-hand with inflammation. I was completely shocked that I was dealing with insulin resistance but it was starting to make much more sense. There were things happening in my body causing problems that I didn’t know about. That’s just my story but it also may sound a lot like your story.