by Dr. Steven B. Roach | May 13, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
New research has found a link between gut bacteria and anxiety — the diversity and quantity of your gut bacteria can affect your anxiety levels. Scientists believe this could play a role in treating PTSD, or post-traumatic stress syndrome. This is an added tool for...
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 | Mar 3, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
Did you know just one concussion can triple the long-term risk of suicide in otherwise healthy people. For people who already struggle with brain-based issues due to Hashimoto’s, concussions need to be taken very seriously. Concussions increase suicide risk in...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Feb 26, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
Have you ever wondered why a walk in the woods makes you feel so good? While that Zen feeling is partly about “getting away from it all,” studies show time in nature is also powerfully therapeutic for the body and brain. This is great news for those looking for...
