Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is just one marker of thyroid function, and doesn’t give you the full picture of thyroid health. If you’ve been told your TSH is normal, but you still have symptoms of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, you may need additional lab testing. Learn which thyroid tests you really need and where to get…
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8 Best Nutrients + Foods for Thyroid Health
Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or even an autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis or Graves’ Disease? These 8 key nutrients and foods can help you optimize your thyroid health! Plus recipe links and supplement recommendations! Note from Dena: This post was written by Kendall Farr, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research…
5 Reasons You Can’t be Healthy Without a Healthy Gut
You can’t be truly healthy without a healthy gut – learn 5 reasons why! We hear a lot about gut health these days. I’ve written about it extensively myself and even published an eBook called Zero Effort Gut Health. But, despite all the buzz, I’m always surprised by how many of my clients don’t understand…
10 Steps to Overcome Depression and Anxiety Naturally
10 natural approaches to depression and anxiety, including foods, supplements, sleep training, and more. Part 2 in a series on holistic approaches to depression and anxiety. Read Part 1 in this Series here! In Part 1 of this series on holistic approaches to common mood disorders, we discussed 6 overlooked root causes of depression and…
6 Overlooked Root Causes of Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety affect tens of millions of Americans, but these 6 root causes are often overlooked. Part 1 in a series on holistic approaches to depression and anxiety. Note from Dena: This guest post was written by Telma Moreira, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research partnership between Back To The Book Nutrition and…
Why & How to Track Your Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
6 reasons you should be tracking your basal body temperatures for optimal hormone, thyroid, and adrenal health, and a step-by-step guide for how to do it! I have almost all of my female clients track their Basal Body Temperatures (BBTs) as well as cervical mucus and other menstrual cycle patterns for at least a few…