by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Sep 10, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
You know you need to kick the soda habit, so why not just drink diet soda? It may be tempting, but there are no free rides when it comes to artificial chemicals. Aspartame, sold under the names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, Equal-Measure, and AminoSweet, is in more...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | May 22, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
We all carry trillions of bacteria in our guts, with as many as a thousand different strains. The composition of these strains, or our “bacterial fingerprint,” can influence whether we are prone to depression, anxiety, or obesity. Some gut bacteria can make you fat...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Apr 16, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Do you start your mornings with your treasured “cup of fear?” As far as your body is concerned, that lovely and seemingly harmless cup of coffee could be tantamount to getting mugged or running from a hungry lion. The physiological reactions caused by caffeine that...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Dec 18, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Suffering from anxiety is like being held prisoner in a place where worry infuses every thought, your heart pounds, and the world seems jarring and disorienting. With anti-anxiety medications among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, Americans are...
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...
