FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
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Progesterone increases thyroid hormone
This 12-week randomized controlled progesterone trial documented that Free T4 levels were significantly elevated in progesterone-treated compared with placebo-treated women.
Vagal nerve activity moderates brain-immune relationships and is measured by heart rate variability
An exciting study with tremendous practical significance was just published in the Journal of Neuroimmunology that shows how vagal nerve activity, which can be measured in the clinic by heart rate variability analysis (HRV), is a key moderator of the brain-immune web and determines the immune and physiological responses to acute stress.
Anemia and thyroid hormones
In the present study significant associations between free T4 and erythrocyte indices, including haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit and erythrocyte count were demonstrated.
Infertility and chronic inflammation from subclinical pelvic inflammatory disease
Infertility and chronic inflammation from subclinical pelvic inflammatory disease
Hypothyroidism can be provoked by small amounts of supplemental iodine
Hypothyroidism can be provoked by small amounts of supplemental iodine
Borderline TSH can strongly predict future hypothyroidism
Borderline TSH can strongly predict future hypothyroidism
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is effectively treated with the right diet and lifestyle changes
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is effectively treated with the right diet and lifestyle changes
Patients on steroids must have Vit D levels checked
Patients on steroids must have vitamin D levels checked
Sexual side effects of medications for male pattern hair loss and prostate enlargement
Sexual side effects of medications for male pattern hair loss and prostate enlargement
Radiation protection and iodine supplementation
Radiation protection and iodine supplementation
Taking thyroid hormone at bedtime raises levels better BUT...
Taking thyroid hormone at bedtime raises levels better BUT...
Low testosterone increases heart disease mortality in men
Low testosterone increases heart disease mortality in men
Metabolic syndrome accelerates prostate cancer
Metabolic syndrome accelerates prostate cancer
High cortisol and low DHEA both predict increased cardiovascular mortality
High cortisol and low DHEA both predict increased cardiovascular mortality
HPA hormone dysregulation in pediatric disorders of learning, behavior and neurodevelopment
HPA hormone dysregulation in pediatric disorders of learning, behavior and neurodevelopment
Menstrual pain changes the brain, meditation helps
Menstrual pain changes the brain, meditation helps
Is growth hormone a sound anti-aging therapy?
Is growth hormone a sound anti-aging therapy?