by Joan Haynes, NMD Still think 1200 mg of calcium daily will build good bone? Think again. That much calcium might only not help, but actually harm. Excessive calcium might compromise cardiac and kidney health. Here’s a fresh look at osteoporosis and the host of minerals, cofactors, diet and lifestyle recommendations that are necessary for … Read more
by Joan Haynes, NMD Women with low progesterone often have symptoms of insomnia, PMS, anxiety, irritability, breast tenderness, food cravings, hot flashes, irregular menses, infertility, uterine fibroid, low thyroid, low adrenal function and a host of other symptoms. Progesterone’s main job during child bearing years is to prepare and maintain the uterus for pregnancy. Progesterone … Read more
by Joan Haynes, NMD Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP Hypothyroidism is one of the most common health conditions we see at Boise Natural Health. In 20 years of treating this condition, I’ve attended my share of classes and read numerous books and professional articles about … Read more
by Joan Haynes, NMD The thyroid gland makes hormones that control the basic activity (metabolism) of every cell in the body. Hypothyroid (too little thyroid) symptoms: Fatigue, weight gain, depression, coarse and dry hair; hair loss, dry and scaly skin, constipation, frequent infections, hoarse voice, inability to lose weight with diet/exercise, loss of outer edge … Read more
Joan Haynes, NMD The most common complaint I see in my practice is fatigue. Fatigue can have many, many causes including a low thyroid, nutritional deficiencies, depression, poor sleep, etc. However, generally unrecognized in conventional medicine, adrenal fatigue is something I see quite commonly. The adrenal glands are your stress-defense team. Extreme or prolonged stress … Read more
by Joan Haynes, NMD Have you ever found yourself saying something like, “I love my partner very much, but I just don’t want him to touch me”? Hormones Can Be the Culprit The first thing to check in a woman or a man with low libido is hormone levels. Low levels of estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and/or testosterone … Read more