Thyroid and Anxiety, Depression, Muscle Pain Dr. Danielle Lockwood discusses thyroid issues: depression, anxiety & muscle pain Thyroid and Depression: Hypothyroidism and depression have been clearly linked together in numerous medical research studies. A hormone called serotonin is highly influential
Estrogen, Thyroid, Depression & Early Menopause
Thyroid and Estrogen Dominance Dr. Danielle Lockwood comments on hormone health Q: What is Estrogen Dominance? A: This condition is when the body makes too much estrogen (also called estradiol), which throws off the balance of thyroid hormone, progesterone and
Thyroid, Adrenals & Blood-Sugar Oh My!!!
How Adrenals and Thyroid Affect Blood Sugar Dr. Danielle Lockwood Q & A: thyroid, blood sugar and adrenal fatigue Q: How are thyroid and blood sugar related? A: Low thyroid hormone levels decrease insulin, which raises blood sugar. In this
Natural Remedies For Anxiety
Natural Remedies For Anxiety The topic of natural remedies for anxiety is one that generally comes up at least once in the course of most patient’s road to increased health. This comes as no surprise since according to the National
Fitness & Nutrition: Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream Compared With Dairy Ice Cream
Is non dairy or vegan ice cream healthier? Many people assume that dairy-free or vegan ice creams are inherently healthier. However, in terms of calories, dairy free and vegan ice creams are often about the same as regular ice cream.
Matching Your Genetics To Workouts & Meal Plan Crucial For Weight Loss
Matching Genetics To Meal Plans Crucial For Weight Loss “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. -Socrates” NOTE: Please consult your doctor before implementing a new fitness or meal plan. Article sources are cited at the bottom
Lessons From “The Handmaid’s Tale”
Lessons From “The Handmaid’s Tale” I recently binge-watched the new HULU series The Handmaid’s Tale, a contemporary TV series based on a book that I was assigned to read as a freshman at the University of Southern California in Writing
Learning From Emotional Pain
Learning From Emotional Pain The warning label on Facebook or Twitter might do well to say: Hell Hath No Fury Like Someone Triggered. -Richard Lockwood I sat down this morning to write a trite, seasonal article new beginnings and changes
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Root Causes
What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is usually a major depressive disorder associated with feelings of low self-worth and hopelessness that coincide with winter months in northern climates. However, there are also many who experience SAD
Bulletproof/Keto Hot Chocolate
Bulletproof hot chocolate recipe The weather is cold and the tree is up and nothing satisfies my taste for warm drinks like this delicious bulletproof hot chocolate recipe. I started looking at the mixes available and was a bit horrified.