Hypothyroidism is common as we age, and a functional medicine approach to optimize the thyroid will help the body with several important body processes. Functions that were normal earlier in life such as hormone production are one of the most important and the thyroid...
Media exposure for children has begun to cause a myriad of problems including obesity, attention problems and behavioral changes. “Literally, the average child now spends more time watching TV than attending school. This kind of electronic engagement has had a profound effect on kids’ behavior and the development of their brains.” Dr. Scott Shannon. The above quote by Dr. Shannon
One in three American children are overweight or obese. It’s now common knowledge that childhood obesity has become an epidemic in our country. One in every three children is overweight or obese. While this issue has been getting less media attention recently, we don’t want to underestimate the looming health crisis that will result from such large numbers of children being overweight. We have already been seeing a staggering increase in common childhood illnesses, such as asthma and allergies, because of the increasing toxicity of our environment. Overweight and obesity add yet another burden to our children’s stressed systems.