ADHD: Can We Address This Brain Chemistry?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children today. Optimal amounts of neurotransmitters released at appropriate times...
View ArticleThe United State of Women Summit, June 14 and 15
Did you know that symptoms of heart disease in women are different than in men? Learn the risk signs that belong primarily to women suffering heart disease.
View ArticleAnother Reason Why ADHD Medication May Not Be Getting The Job Done
Individuals with ADHD demonstrate inadequacies in executive function (EF), when performing tasks measuring working memory, attentional control, and cognitive flexibility. This may be due to...
View ArticleNeuroLab Earns 2016 COLA Accreditation
NeuroLab®, a division of Sanesco International, has met all criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization.
View ArticleThe Catecholamines and Your Ability to Focus
Are you having difficulty concentrating? Learn how your catecholamines are involved in concentration—or lack thereof.
View ArticleIdentifying Metabolic Syndrome: What to Look For
Metabolic syndrome is a growing problem in the United States, perpetuated by the standard American diet that includes excess carbohydrates and sugar. With massive sugar consumption comes consequences:...
View ArticleThyroid Feedback and TSH
Thyroid gland function is controlled by a feedback loop involving the hypothalamus and the pituitary. Learn how both brain centers monitor thyroid hormone levels in the bloodstream to maintain a...
View ArticleThyroid Function: Metabolism’s Fire
Poor thyroid function leads to a slowed metabolism, creating signs and symptoms that can have adverse effects on daily activities, causing even more stress that may further decrease metabolism and...
View ArticleWeight Gain & Thyroid Function
As essential elements in the HPA-T Axis, the thyroid hormones help regulate how quickly cells burn fuel for energy. This control over metabolism affects body weight and energy expenditure.
View ArticleThyroid Function and Depression: What is the evidence?
Depression is a common, but serious, mood disorder. It can severely impair a person’s ability to function in everyday life, let alone achieve health and wellness. The good news is that improving the...
View ArticleThe Dance of Thyroid and Estrogen
The dance of thyroid and estrogen depends on a careful equilibrium of sex hormones and thyroid hormones. Imbalanced estrogen can suppress the thyroid and cause unwanted symptoms such as weight gain,...
View ArticleCan Your Thyroid Make You Smile?
Studies have found that an adequately functioning thyroid gland supports optimal serotonin synthesis, thus, making us happier.
View ArticleSex Hormone Balance & Your Thyroid
The thyroid gland is, without a doubt, one of the most highly influential glands in the human body. As our CMO likes to say, nothing moves in the body without the thyroid.
View ArticleHair, Skin, and Nails
We have all heard “beauty is just skin deep”, but nothing could be further from the truth. Our skin is a reflection of our health.
View ArticleMetabolic Syndrome’s Interference with Thyroid
Those with metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for thyroid disorders, and vice versa. Most research has found links between decreased thyroid activity and metabolic syndrome.
View ArticleMechanism of Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are common symptoms among menopausal women. When a hot flash occurs, an individual may experience profuse sweating and feelings of extreme internal heat. Research has found that estrogen...
View ArticleMoods The Second Half? What’s Up With That?
While the exact mechanisms behind PMS are not yet fully understood, research has shown that sensitivity to fluctuating hormone levels is the culprit.
View ArticleHormones Are Good For Me?
If you are premenopausal or menopausal, you know these transitions can be challenging—but they don’t have to be.
View ArticleUsing Anti-Depressants in Menopause – Is There an Alternative?
Pharmaceutical drugs such as SSRIs are often prescribed to treat menopause symptoms. While these are effective for some, many people seek alternative methods for various reasons, mainly to avoid...
View ArticleThe Aging Syndrome – Men’s Hormones
As men age, testosterone levels can fall off. The slow decline of testosterone in aging males is clinically referred to as Andropause. Accompanied by this decrease in testosterone is a decrease in...
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