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Guest Post: Should You Get Your Thyroid Tested?

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One of the growing epidemics in the U.S. is a disease called hypothyroidism. The thyroid is an organ that influences and inevitably controls every aspect of our being. In light of its critical role, it may come as a shock that as many as 50% of the more than 25 million people with thyroid problems remain undiagnosed.

The word “thyroid” comes from the ancient Greeks and appropriately means, “shield.” The thyroid gland not only shields the body from wearing down from stress and disease, but also serves as the major catalyst for stimulating energy, muscle growth, and a clear and sharp brain. A poorly functioning thyroid, for example, will interfere with exercise by either eliminating the possibility of building muscle or causing you to cancel your workouts altogether. As for keeping off the pounds, despite hours in the gym and low caloric intake, the body will be unable to lose weight. Even under otherwise ideal performance, the body will not be able to burn fat when the thyroid slows down. All in all, how the thyroid functions either makes or breaks performance in all areas of your life.

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Fighting the Flu

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iStock_000013360379XSmallWellness is so much more than nutrition and exercise. It’s about taking care of yourself by getting enough sleep, monitoring your stress, and being aware of the different diseases that can attack your body. That’s why WellnessFX wants you to be as prepared for this flu season as possible, because it’s a rough one!

Compared to recent years the 2012-2013 influenza season began relatively early. In fact, by January 11, it seemed to be full blown across most of the US.

Scary, huh? It’s even scarier if you aren’t prepared. What is the flu? How do I avoid it? When do I know if I need to go to the doctor? These are the types of questions you should be asking.

What Is The Flu?

According to the CDC, “influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.”

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Natural Cures for the Cold & Flu Season

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With the cold season upon us, our resident nutritionist and office manager, Johanna Thorn, has offered up her advice on how to naturally cure the afflictions many of us will suffer (or are suffering) from. As she has had many of the office members on ginger & honey concoctions or zinc lozenges, we can all attest to her vast knowledge and her solutions efficacy.

Note Johanna prizes both New Chapter and  Fungi Perfecti brands for their quality, purity, and integrity as they use whole foods, organic, sustainable practices with no pharmaceuticals or lab manufactured vitamins added. These are the two main lines she uses in her practice along with Garden of Life Raw Vegan line.

If you have (or may have) a cold, Johanna suggests…

  • I ensure I boost my immune system when exposed to someone else with a cold by spraying MycoShield and taking Immunity Take Care or Immune Support Echinacea Ginger Tonic. Echinacea and ginger in raw form can be substituted.
  • If feeling a little run down personally, do as above and take two Host Defense MyCommunity or LifeShield Immunity caps. It’s all about prevention.
  • If feel like cold is beginning to take hold in you, Johanna usually takes Zinc and Vitamin C; if cough develops, she uses Wild Cherry Bark Syrup.

If you have an infection, Johanna suggests…

  • Upper Respiratory:  Try some combination of Sinus and Respiratory, LifeShield or My Community, Badger Chest Rub, Wild Cherry syrup
  • Other infections:  Oregano Force, LifeShield or MyCommunity, Zinc, Vitamin C
  • Bacterial infections:  Oregano Force, LifeShield or MyCommunity, Zinc, Vitamin C
  • Follow up with Probiotic Immunity seven days afterwards

Additional wellness tips from Johanna…

  • Use Perfect Immune MultiVitamin through the winter months
  • Keep a bottle of MycoShield spray at home and in “purse or pocket” so instant exposed to something can spray throat immediately
  • Use Rescue Remedy any time under any type of stress or trauma whether emotional or from physical injury
  • Avoid sugar of all kinds (even natural) if feeling run down or fighting something to avoid immune system suppression
  • Get plenty of sleep and try to slow down a little bit

What is in my medicine cabinet:

Stay tuned for more natural tips from Johanna in the coming weeks. And let us know if you have any tips of your own!