Rethinking Protein
The average person needs 1g of protein for every kilo of body mass. This isn't much. It translates to a person of average weight, about...
We are all the same, but different
There is a quote, "If we are each unique, aren't we all the same?" No idea who wrote it, but for some reason it speaks to me. While the...
The Flu: one sneaky SOB
Winter is coming. Cold wind. Snow. Ice. The flu. There are a lot of reasons why the flu becomes so prevalent during these dark, cold...
Downward Dog your way to Heart and Thyroid Health
Last year I finally convinced my husband to try yoga with me. While I wasn't a regular, I loved it and knew he would too. As we sat up...
Hypothyroidism and Bone Strength
Hypothyroidism is a crappy disease that has far too many negative downstream effects. Since it is a hormone that effects every cell in...
My Love/Hate Relationship with Synthroid
January 2008 was a life changing month for me. It was when I finally discovered why I was so extremely exhausted. With a three year old...
Stress: How deep does it go?
When you get right down to it, stress is a pretty amazing thing. It was developed thousands of years ago as a way to save ourselves. Lets...
Energy Generator: Why B12 is so important
Falling asleep at your desk is usually a sign that something if off. Unfortunately it is far too common. There can be many sources of...
Feed Your Thyroid Right
Eating right is about so much more than just eating the right foods. It's about eating foods that have the nutrients we need to fuel our...
Curry for Creaky Joints
I love colour. My house is bright. My hair is red. My plate is loaded with a produce rainbow. And my spice cupboard is full of healing...
