How to Tell If You Are Gluten Intolerant

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

In this article I want to help you identify how to tell if you are gluten intolerant. More and more patients are coming to me wanting to know if they have a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition in which you experience symptoms when eating gluten, but do not have an autoimmune response like that …

hypothyroidism diagnosis and treatment

Understanding Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance Leave a Comment

More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime, and up to 60 percent won’t even know it. These disorders typically manifest as either an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Of these two conditions, an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, is the more common type that affects people in the U.S., especially women. If …