Although medical practitioners have long recognized the role that Vitamin D plays in one’s health, only recently have we become aware of how many people are deficient in this essential vitamin. About two-thirds of individuals worldwide suffer from Vitamin D deficiency and, although that number is less in the United States, some of us experience […]
Thyroid supplements are not the fountain of youth!
Please be careful with over-the-counter thyroid supplements. They usually contain large amounts of ground up pig/bovine thyroid and/or iodine, often in the form of kelp. Iodine is used by the thyroid to make thyroid hormone. These supplements are frequently misused by people in an attempt to increase energy, raise body temperature and lose weight. However, […]
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is thinning of the bones, making them more vulnerable to fracture. Diagnosis is made with the use of a DEXA scan, which typically evaluates density at the hip and the lower spine. Osteopenia is “borderline osteoporosis.” These conditions are fairly common as we get older, and are suspected if someone has lost an inch […]