Are YOU Your Own Worst Roadblock To Meeting Your Best Self? 

Are YOU Your Own Worst Roadblock To Meeting Your Best Self? Have you ever had one of those days you go to bed motivated to wake up early… Maybe even hit the gym before work and eat a smoothie instead of your favorite bagel… But then …

How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally  If the first pharmaceutical drug did not exist until 1804, how did humans survive without them for thousands of years?  Functional medicine is rooted in the belief that the earth gives us what we need to heal. While pharmaceuticals …

Are you inflamed?

Symptoms Your Body Is In Desperate Need Of A Reset  When you hear the word “Inflammation”, what do you think of? Maybe your mind thinks back to the last time you had an allergic reaction, or that pesky knee joint that always bothers you.  These …

Thyroid Labs

Are You Missing These Essential Thyroid Labs? Your thyroid is the brain behind every cell in your body. It is the essential gland that keeps your cells in line. Keeping your thyroid hormones in equilibrium is essential to living a pain-free life, but age, diet, …

Thyroid Symptoms

Thyroid SymptomsHow much do you know about your thyroid? Did you know that it is an essential hormone gland, shaped just like a butterfly? Located at the base of the throat, the thyroid regulates our metabolism and other vital body functions (like your heartbeat!), produces …

The Complexity of the Thyroid – What You Need to Know

The Complexity of the Thyroid – What You Need to Know What do we mean when we refer to the thyroid as complex? Most of you are already aware that the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is vital in regulating various bodily functions and processes. However, the …

Thyroid Diagnosis Q’s – ANSWERED

Thyroid Diagnosis – What Traditional Medicine Leaves OutThyroid disease is very common, with an estimated 20 million people in the United States having a thyroid disorder. In addition, women are five to eight times more likely to have a thyroid condition than men. In traditional …

Four Causes of Thyroid Damage You Might’ve Missed

Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C. Receiving a diagnosis and understanding that you have a thyroid problem is one thing, but knowing the root cause of your thyroid condition is another. The only way to overcome your condition is to address the causes first. Thyroid replacement therapy …

Your Thyroid Could Be the Cause of Your Erectile Dysfunction

Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C. Do you suffer from thyroid dysfunction as well as erectile dysfunction? There may be more to the story than an unfortunate coincidence. The causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) can come from numerous factors; however, recent studies are finding that your thyroid …