by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Sep 16, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
Managing a chronic illness and improving your health can require some drastic lifestyle changes. Although most people report feeling and functioning better on such a protocol, some obsess over the minutiae, spend days on the internet hunting for answers that don’t...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jul 2, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
We all like things that make us high on life — that feel-good rush after exercising, a good belly laugh, playful activities with friends, meditation, a good massage, or a loved one’s touch. These are examples of things that release endorphins, the body’s chemicals...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Feb 11, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, have you thought about how to express your affection for someone you love who lives with a chronic illness? Chronic illness is at an all-time high in the United States, with 75 percent of our health care dollars going to treat...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Aug 8, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
When a chronic health issue has you feeling like crud, few things are more insulting than someone telling you to “keep your chin up” or “think positive.” Such advice sounds like a brush-off from someone who has no idea what it is to struggle with pain, fatigue,...
