An inability to sweat means you are low in Iodine.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Our skin is the largest organ of detoxification and sweating is a way for toxic metals and other toxins to be excreted or even as a means for better thermoregulation or circulation of body fluids. In cooler months we don't sweat as much or as easily as we do during...
Menopausal Women - CardioVascular Risk Reduced 50% With Hormone Therapy
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
The American Heart Association published a study on menopause and cardiovascular risk changes. The study showed that during menopause, bad cholesterol drastically increases; however, in women who begin hormone therapy early in menopause, that would be the peri-menopausal stage, there is a cardiovascular benefit to being on hormone therapy. The...
Elevated levels of cholesterol are extremely common in people with thyroid dysfunction.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Several decades ago, normal cholesterol was 250-300. Then when statins came along the normal range was changed to 200 and keeps getting lower. Today, they have lowered it again to around 170.
Hormone therapy significantly lowers high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, insulin sensitivity and systemic inflammation.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
The American Heart Association published a study Menopause Transition and Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Early Prevention. The study showed that during menopause, bad cholesterol drastically increases; however, in women who begin hormone therapy early in menopause - that would be the peri-menopausal stage - there is a cardiovascular benefit to being on hormone therapy. The study cited a 50% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.
