by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Aug 17, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
Do you have Hashimoto’s and crash when you go too long without eating, losing energy and becoming “hangry?” Hanger—hunger plus anger—is that explosive combination of low blood sugar and irrepressible irritability that turns a normally nice person into a multi-headed...
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 | Dec 9, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
Do you often wake up at 3 a.m., your mind racing with thoughts, and you can’t fall back asleep? Try this crazy sounding but highly effective tip: Eat something! Make sure it’s not something sweet but instead something with protein and fat, such as nut butter, a bit of...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Aug 13, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
Do you vaguely remember a time when you had a libido? Sexual desire is a sign of good health and if yours is absent, it may be your body needs a tune up. Of course major stressors can squash your libido, but you should otherwise consider it a normal part of life. If...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jul 23, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
Headed for the donut tray at the AA meeting? It’s not uncommon for people recovering from alcoholism or other addictions to report a ravenous sweet tooth. Alcohol is essentially fermented sugar and is frequently mixed with something sweet, so the alcoholic goes into...
