by Sara Banta | May 28, 2024 | AHP News, Thyroid Health, Weight Loss
Unexplained weight gain has been affecting millions of people in recent years, due to many reasons that I lay out in my article Reasons for Unexplained Weight Gain. The causes go beyond the obvious processed foods and too much sugar; hidden reasons can include,...
by Sara Banta | Apr 11, 2024 | AHP News, Stress Relief & Mental Health, Thyroid Health
Most menopausal and perimenopausal women experience a shift in their energy, mood, and weight. Doctors usually claim that this is “part of aging” and you can’t do anything about it except take an antidepressant. Could Hypothyroidism Be the Missing Link? Weight gain,...
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 | 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...
by Sara Banta | Mar 25, 2023 | AHP News, Iodine, Men's Health, Thyroid Health
While it is true that most who suffer from hypothyroidism or thyroid issues are women, thyroid health does affect men. Part of this issue is that men are less likely to get blood tests and be diagnosed with hypothyroidism, or any health condition for that matter. The...
by Sara Banta | Jan 5, 2023 | AHP News, Mood, Stress Relief & Mental Health, Thyroid Health
The thyroid gland is related to metabolism, energy, and even fat burning. Yet many don’t realize that your thyroid health is related to your mental health. Iodine deficiency is the number one predictor of both hypothyroidism and depression. Further, iodine...
