by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Nov 27, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Gandhi’s advice to chew your drink and drink your food has stood the test of time. Although what you eat is important, how you eat deserves equal attention as research shows chewing thoroughly and eating slowly helps prevent weight gain and improves digestion. Chewing...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Nov 21, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Breakfast is the easiest meal to skip—mornings are rushed and many people don’t have an appetite when they wake up. Some people even feel nauseous in the morning (which indicates a blood sugar disorder). But if you skip breakfast you may be sabotaging your weight loss...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Oct 23, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
Do you consistently wake up around 3 a.m. and can’t fall back asleep? Although the reasons for sleep problems can be complex, waking up too early is often a symptom of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and can be remedied through dietary changes and nutritional...
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,...
by Steve Roach | Apr 23, 2012 | Thyroid Blog
While the importance of play for children is well understood, many don’t realize it’s a necessary form of stress relief for adults, making it a useful tool in the management of Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. One also could argue it’s the most enjoyable part of a...
