by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Sep 23, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
When most people think of inflammation they think of arthritic joints, or maybe a sprained ankle. But did you know your brain can become inflamed, too? This is especially the case if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. The problem is an inflamed brain won’t hurt....
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Aug 5, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
If recovering from exercise is so difficult it feels like it’s ruining your days and sapping your motivation, you may be suffering from loss of exercise tolerance. Exercise is supposed to make you feel better and give you more energy, not make you feel worse. But when...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Mar 3, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
Nicely scented products can trigger pleasant memories or a good mood. In fact, some of the chemicals used in perfumes have been found to have a mild narcotic effect. Sadly, however, they can also trigger serious physical illnesses and reactions in people who have...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Feb 25, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
If you’re like most people, you probably have a vague notion artificial food coloring is “bad.” You’ve also probably heard it makes some kids hyperactive. But did you know the science on artificial food dyes is so thorough and damning that they are banned in two...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Oct 21, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
When it comes to battling inflammation and autoimmunity, research shows resveratrol and curcumin work better when taken together than separately. Supplemental resveratrol is derived from Japanese knotweed and the compound is also found in the skin of red grapes....
