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Spring Cleaning Your Liver: Best Ways To Cleanse
Spring Cleaning Your Liver: Best Ways To Cleanse The liver is found on the right side of your body, your largest internal organ plus the hardest working organ in the body. It has hundreds of functions from processing all the foods you eat and drink, storage of nutrients, produces proteins, breaks down fats that are used for energy and aids in breaking down chemicals to be removed from the body, just to name a few. Giving your liver support, will help it function optimally and help you ward off any possible illnesses. Spring cleaning is not just for your house but it’s also the perfect time for your…
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Health Question: Nourishing Your Sluggish Thyroid
Ask The Doctor: By Dr. Heather Manley Question: What can you do to support thyroid health. I have Hashimoto’s disease, but thyroid hormones are in the normal range. TSH was high (4.58, but brought down to 2.1), but has improved with a whole food diet. Any suggestions? Your thyroid gland controls your metabolism; therefore, if you are gaining weigh, feeling tired and cold, your thyroid gland might be slowing down thus effecting your metabolism. There are certain vitamins and minerals that the thyroid needs to function optimally and incorporating these into your daily diet may make a profound difference in your overall health. However, if you suspect that you…