by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Apr 22, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
You’ve probably heard that depression and other mental health issues are based on a lack of brain chemicals such as serotonin and GABA. Conventional treatment is to give medications that trick the brain into thinking it has enough chemicals. But new research shows in...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Apr 14, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, chronic inflammation, or signs of brain inflammation (such as brain fog), you may have noticed it can be tough to tame the inflammation and flare ups. This is because the body can get trapped in vicious cycles that feed...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Apr 7, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
It’s an all-too-common scenario for teen girls today: That time of the month comes around they are home from school white-knuckling it through agonizing menstrual cramps, having only just endured a week of equally debilitating PMS depression and anxiety. It’s just...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Mar 31, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
You’d have to live under a rock to not recognize the popularity of gluten-free diets by now. But if you think going gluten-free is just another fad, think again. Although it may be a passing fad for some, a gluten-free diet is extremely important for those with...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Mar 29, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
If you’ve been googling how to manage your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, chances are you’re heard of leaky gut. Leaky gut is what it sounds like — the lining of the intestines have become “leaky,” allowing undigested foods, bacteria, and other undesirables into the...
