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January marks Thyroid Awareness Month. Hypothyroidism is frequently seen condition in my office, in this condition the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is one of the main players in running the body’s metabolism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weakness, weight gain, dry hair & skin, hair loss, cold intolerance to name a few. The severity of symptoms experienced can vary from patient to patient.
Lifetone Technology is introducing the iphonECG system, this is a device that attaches to an iPhone4 and turns it into an Electrocardiography monitor (ECG). The video below demonstrates the device as it captures the electrical activity of the heart. The personal heart rate trending software that is included will prove to be a great tool for patients to use as a biofeedback device. As a personal heart rate monitor, it can help people become aware of their heart rate and they can use the device to practice biofeedback at home.
The hustle and bustle of Christmas is behind us and the focus is on New Year’s Eve. Are you expecting company to join you in celebrations at your home? As you get your house tidy, cleaning up after Christmas and before this weekend, take a look at your household cleaners. Take a look at how many toxic chemicals you expose yourself and your loved ones to. Chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, artificial colors and fragrances are hazardous to every member of your household, even the four legged ones!
Winter is in full swing here in the East Bay Area and naturopathic doctor’s offices are seeing an increase in upper respiratory tract infections. There are several immune supportive supplements that you can take to keep yourself healthy this winter season – Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc or Colostrum. In this blog I wanted to highlight a natural treatment, honey, that has had several scientific studies validate its use in a cough associated upper respiratory tract infections.
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