by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Dec 10, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
Researchers have discovered that polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS is linked with an almost 60 percent greater risk of giving birth to a child who will develop an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is important for women with Hashimoto’s as studies also link...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | May 27, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
Managing your hypothyroidism isn’t just about losing weight and having warm hands and feet. If you’re a woman who could get pregnant, it could play a role in whether you have a child with autism. A 2015 Finnish study that looked at risk factors associated with autism...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jun 11, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
The digestive tract is home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms. That’s ten times the number of cells in the human body! Although humans can survive without these tiny guests, they perform a host of useful functions, such as fermenting unused food, preventing...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Dec 25, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
One in five American children today has a mental disorder and the rate is rising, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Affecting 13 to 20 percent of youth under 18, mental disorders impact a child’s behavior, ability to...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | May 14, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Do you suffer from brain fog — that spacey, detached feeling like your head is in a fish bowl? Do you suffer from depression, or does your child have autism? Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s? These conditions are signs of possible brain inflammation, or a...
