by Les Cole | Mar 12, 2015 | Hyperthyroid, Hypothyroid, Natural Medicine, Thyroid
Before discussing the tests, we need to cover a few definitions: T3 (triiodothyronine) – this is the active thyroid hormone. rT3 (reverse T3) – an inactive form of T3 that blocks active T3 from reaching its receptors T4 (thyroxine) – this is the pro-hormone that is...
by Les Cole | Mar 7, 2015 | Aging, Andropause, Anti-Aging, Antioxidants, Bio-Identical Hormone, Bioidentical Hormones, Estrogen, Female, Hormones, Male, Menopause, Supplements, Testosterone, Toxicity
. What is osteoporosis? To be honest, this is not really an easy question, though you will hear simple answers from many practitioners. “It is thinning of the bones.” “It is low...
by Les Cole | Aug 4, 2014 | Bioidentical Hormones, Functional Medicine, Hormones, Hyperthyroid, Hypothyroid, Natural Medicine, Thyroid
How Do The Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones Work? Your Thyroid is a gland located in the front lower portion of your neck. It has two lobes just below and on either side of your larynx or Adam’s apple and are connected by a small portion of gland called the...
by Les Cole | May 27, 2013 | IV Therapy, Natural Medicine, Nutrition, Operative Care, Supplements
Studies show that most people have some level of nutrient depletions. For example, 1 in 4 Americans are at risk for a malabsorption nutrient deficiency, meaning that the food you eat does not get digested and absorbed normally. Many more Americans are at risk for...