PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS WITH THESE 7 SIMPLE STEPS The weather may still be chilly, but spring is here! Whether the thought of losing all your winter layers fills you with happiness or a mild panic – now is the perfect time to spring-clean your...
Special focus: Women’s Health Month In August we celebrate Women’s Health Month, with the focus on issues that touch women’s everyday lives. Having friends is an important part of life – especially for women, who thrive when they have strong, supportive...
A detox is a great way to kick your metabolism into gear and give your body that extra boost it needs to get ready for summer. Luckily, getting rid of harmful toxins and free radicals doesn’t need to break the bank – simply use the detox foods you’ve already got in...
Iodine deficiencies are very common, especially where the soil and food supply have low iodine levels. Your body uses iodine to make thyroid hormones. That’s why an iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, a condition in which the body can’t make enough...
Symptoms of hypothyroidism specifically in men: Sexual dysfunction. Some studies report that about 60% of men with hypothyroidism have low libido (sexual desire), erectile dysfunction, or delayed ejaculation. Hypothyroidism has also been shown to affect semen quality,...
WHAT IS A THYROID GLAND? The thyroid is located in front of the neck. It is produces hormones that control your metabolism and your weight. It makes two thyroid hormones called T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These hormones ensure that your...
