by Steve Roach | Mar 7, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Dr. Steven B. Roach, Thyroid Doctor Near Charlotte, NC Comments: You could eat a “heart-healthy” diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight, and still be at risk for heart disease. Why? Because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing...
by Steve Roach | Feb 29, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
A new study shows hypothyroidism during pregnancy may be more common that previously thought, thanks to new clinical guidelines for evaluating thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study revealed hypothyroidism in one in six pregnant women, a 10 percent increase...
by Steve Roach | Feb 9, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Many dismiss childhood stomach aches as a normal part of growing up. However research shows that chronic childhood stomach aches could result in anxiety and depression later in life. From what we know about gut health and immune health, it’s feasible this could also...
by Steve Roach | Jan 29, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Call it acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD, but having stomach acid splash back up into your esophagus is painful and distressing. Although researchers cite various causes, one that many doctors overlook is gluten, the protein found in wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and...
by Steve Roach | Jan 20, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Mary was a mother of two with hypothyroidism who began a vigorous exercise program of weight lifting and running, one to two hours a day, six days a week, hoping to boost her weight loss. Not only did she fail to lose weight, she actually gained weight, and found...
by Steve Roach | Dec 13, 2011 | Thyroid Blog
Dr. Steven Roach, DC, Charlotte Thyroid Doctor Comments: Many of my patients can trace the start of their hypothyroidism to pregnancy. The question is WHY does pregancy trigger hypothyroidism? During pregnancy your body goes through natural immune shifts. When you...
