Tip Tuesday! 8 Secrets to Cure Hypothyroidism… and other hormone problems

by Dr. Josh Axe

Every week I get questions about hormone imbalance and a slow metabolism.  These are conditions that are chronically plaguing both men and women all across america.   What causes most of these issues?  Problems with the thyroid.

And here I am going to tell you the best natural remedies and natural cures for the thyroid.

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Tip Tuesday! Kindness: How it pays sweet returns

By Arleen Fitzgerald, L.I.C.S.W.

You walked your friend's dog while she recuperated from surgery. And, it left you feeling warm and fuzzy. But, it wasn't just because of the exercise and wagging tail.

You made another person happy — and that felt great. But, did you know that practicing kindness can also be a plus for your health and well-being? 

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10 Ways Chronic Stress is Killing Your Quality of Life

BY DR. AXE

Stress. It’s an awful word and a worse feeling isn’t it? The thing is, stress isn’t all bad. Without it, we wouldn’t be motivated to protect ourselves or perform. A certain level of stress helps us to adapt to our environment and pushes us to excel. The stress that is worrisome is chronic stress and it can affect you negatively in multiple ways. 

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Tip Tuesday! How to Fight Depression and Anxiety with Nutrition

BY DR. AXE

If you want to improve your mood, lower feelings of stress and reduce cravings and addictions then one of the best ways to see these benefits is to improve your diet.

Food cravings are common and I’ve written before about how food choices can have a significant impact on your mood. It’s estimated that 97% of women and 68% of men battle with food cravings, especially for foods high in sugar, fat, or carbohydrates. 1 These cravings are usually a reaction to stress, anxiety, or depression and generally have little to do with actual hunger. The good news is that you can actually better control your moods, cravings, and be happier by eating certain foods.    

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Tip Tuesday! Which is More Deadly: Aspartame or Sugar?

BY DR. AXE

Did you know that people who drink diet sodas to lose weight, actually tend to gain weight!? Aspartame is one of those food industry inventions we should have known was too good to be true. A sweet taste, with no calories, that will allow us to consume sweets without the added guilt or damage to our waist lines…who doesn’t wish that was actually possible? But, aspartame is actually linked to over 92 adverse health effects.

Sugar creates its own health problems and aspartame is not a better or healthier alternative, regardless of the calorie savings. Think of this quote, “Would you rather be hit in the head with a wooden bat or a metal bat?”

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Tip Tuesday! 7 steps to a better doctor visit

By Karis Gabrielson, R.N.

Picture yourself at your next doctor visit. You're in the exam room — waiting for that light tap at the door before the nurse or doctor comes in.

Stop there. So, how ready are you?

Maybe it seems like a silly question. But, when you go to a visit unprepared, it can create missed opportunities — for you and your doctor. For one, you might not have a lot of time. And, it's easy to forget what you wanted to ask — or to overlook something you should have shared.

Prepare wisely with the following seven steps — and be ready when that door opens.

Before your visit:

1. Do your homework. Bring along information that's helpful to your doctor, including:

A list of the medicines you take. Note prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs — and include vitamins and herbal supplements, too.

Any updates to your personal or family health history. Do certain conditions run in your family, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer or depression? Has anything changed since your last visit?


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Overscheduled kids: Is your child too busy?

By Arleen Fitzgerald, L.I.C.S.W.

Lessons. Clubs. Sports. Add school and homework into the mix. Stir in haphazard meals on the go — and lack of sleep — and ... voilà!

You have a classic recipe for one overscheduled, burned-out kid.

Of course, some kids cope well when there's a lot going on. But, others struggle. An overflowing plate can take a toll on anyone's well-being — whether you're 7 years old, 17 or 47! It can lead to anxiety, depression, fatigue, and frequent headaches and stomachaches.


Do you think your child is doing too much? Here are some tips on taking a look at activities — and striking a healthier balance: Click here for the tips and the full article.