Stress, fatigue and your adrenal glands

Stress, fatigue and your adrenal glands

Feeling stressed and exhausted?  Wondering if your adrenal glands could have something to do with it? Let’s start with a brief look at the role of the adrenal glands. Then I will consider the toll on the body of prolonged stress and what you can do to ease this...
Gut health and underactive thyroid

Gut health and underactive thyroid

You may have heard that there is a link between gut health and underactive thyroid.  So what is the link and what can you do about it? Autoimmune hypothyroidism Most cases of underactive thyroid are autoimmune in nature.  Due to your own immune system attacking your...
Joint and muscle pain with hypothyroidism

Joint and muscle pain with hypothyroidism

Joint and muscle pain with hypothyroidism When I do a first consultation with someone with an underactive thyroid, it is common for them to mention joint and muscle pains among their most troublesome symptoms.  They may suffer disturbed sleep, find their activities...
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism – a natural approach

Autoimmune Hypothyroidism – a natural approach

Philippa came to me shortly after her diagnosis of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), because she was seeking a natural approach.  This post describes Philippa’s treatment and how much better she felt after just 10 weeks.  You can read Philippa’s own...