by Sara Banta | Mar 14, 2024 | AHP News, Thyroid Health
Our thyroids are under attack by multiple factors, and one more is now in the news: Organophosphate ester.According to a new study, exposure to organophosphate ester (OPE) metabolites, a newer group of widely used chemical flame retardants, is linked to a higher risk...
by Sara Banta | Mar 8, 2024 | AHP News
Conventionally grown and organic kale, considered by many to be the quintessential superfood, may be contaminated with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” because they’re so persistent in the environment.A recent pilot...
by Sara Banta | Mar 5, 2024 | AHP News, DNA
These days, people are looking to their DNA to find out their risk of disease, and possibly what steps to take to prevent the “inevitable” onset of a disease prevalent in their genetic ancestry.The reality is genetics are the loaded gun, and epigenetics are what pull...
by Sara Banta | Feb 29, 2024 | AHP News, Detox & Cleanse
Do you have ringing in your ears? Does it seem random, like something that happens to everyone? You’re not alone, and there’s a cause behind it. This condition is called tinnitus, and it affects over 50 million Americans. Let’s explore the link...
by Sara Banta | Feb 23, 2024 | Energy & Performance, AHP News, GERD, Heart Health
Nitric oxide is like the porridge in Goldilocks and the Three Bears: not too much and not too little– you want just the right amount! With that said, most people are low in nitric oxide, and it is considered one of the most imperative molecules produced in the...
by Sara Banta | Feb 6, 2024 | AHP News, Thyroid Health
In the last three years, there has been a true pandemic in the exponential increase of hypothyroidism and people experiencing suboptimal metabolism. There isn’t just one cause for this trend, but many, creating a perfect storm. Symptoms of Low Thyroid Function...