The thyroid is an important, butterfly shaped gland located in the neck. It produces hormones that influence almost every cell in the body, and people with an unhealthy thyroid will experience a variety of symptoms. The influence of thyroid hormones is extremely diverse, and it would be a monumental task to list all of

A new study from Australia recently published in NEJM, http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1105816 shows evidence that despite successful weight loss, biological markers and hormones make the regaining of that weight very likely. Substances that the body produces to protect it in cases of famine permit and even encourage us to maintain unhealthy body weights. With

Headline news and USA Today stated that vitamins and supplements might actually increase mortality in elderly women. Are vitamins and nutrients really safe? Can natural products such as vitamins minerals and nutrients actually cause harm? After reviewing the article that USA Today is referring to, the only supplement that was found increased

The Battle of the Bulge By: Philadelphia Bioidentical Hormones Physician Dr. Kenneth Varano Pouches look cute on kangaroos, but the rest of us would rather NOT see the tummy fat that destroys that youthful female physique. We want FLAT abs, not FAT abs! Women are fighting a war against the dreaded bulge

As we start the New Year, we wanted to share our Top 10 tips for overall health, wellness and balance. BodyLogicMD highly trained anti-aging physicians recommend this concise list of health tips to their patients to serve as a guideline to improve the quality and longevity of their lives. Balance Your Hormones, Increase Vitamin D intake, Exercise more, eat less more often, keep hydrated drink water, get more sleep, relieve stress, keep in touch with your body, take an aspirin every day, take time for yourself.

The January cover story of Oprah Winfrey’s O! The Oprah Magazine features the newest developments in her ongoing battle with weight – tipping the scales at over 200lbs. Now Oprah is saying her battle is largely due to thyroid problems. This discovery has left many people with questions about the thyroid gland,

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