Category Archives: Thyroid Problems

Why do I have brain fog all the time?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Question I seem to live in a perpetual fog, like I can’t think clearly or I’m not all the way there. Why do I have brain fog? Answer Brain fog is a sign of brain inflammation. Although inflammation in the … Continue reading →

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Gluten can cause leaky brain and gut

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Question Eating gluten doesn’t upset my stomach. Why should I consider eliminating it from my diet?  Answer Eating gluten, the protein found in wheat and wheat-like grains, has been shown to make the lining of both the brain and the … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Question: I am on thyroid hormones.  Why do I still have fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and constipation? Answer: For 90 percent of Americans hypothyroidism is an immune disease, not a thyroid disease. Thyroid hormone medication doesn’t address the immune … Continue reading →

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What Does Functional Medicine Mean?

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

What Does Functional Medicine Mean? Question: I keep hearing the term functional medicine. How is it different from regular medicine? Answer: Functional medicine’s focus is on correcting physiological function versus manipulating the problem with drugs or removing it with surgery. … Continue reading →

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The Importance of the Triglyceride/HDL Ratio

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

The Importance of the Triglyceride/HDL Ratio – check out this great new clinical pearl on my blog at drakibagreen.com Continue reading →

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