Thyroid Plant-Based Articles - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/t/thyroid/ Food. Science. Health. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:28:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Can Doctor Supervised Water Fasting Regulate Blood Pressure? It Worked for Me! https://nutritionstudies.org/can-water-fasting-regulate-blood-pressure-it-worked-for-me/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:51:07 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38212 It can feel like “nothing works” to regular blood pressure, including medication, but there is hope: Sharme Ridley talks about how medically supervised water-only fasting helped her get her blood pressure down and keep it down.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

]]> Thyroid Health & Plant-Based Diets – Your Questions Answered https://nutritionstudies.org/thyroid-health-plant-based-diets-your-questions-answered/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:42:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28756 There are many factors at play in the development of thyroid disease. Evidence suggests a plant-based diet may be able to help prevent problems and manage existing imbalances.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Soy Myths vs Facts: Is Soy Healthy or Not? https://nutritionstudies.org/soy-myths-vs-facts-is-soy-healthy-or-not/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:12:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28487 Is soy dangerous or beneficial? Many people are still uncertain whether this plant-based protein has benefits or is a threat to long-term health. The confusion has given rise to numerous conflicting reports about how soy affects the body.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> I Lost 53 lbs & Reversed My Type 2 Diabetes With a Plant-Based Lifestyle! https://nutritionstudies.org/i-lost-53-lbs-reversed-my-type-2-diabetes-with-a-plant-based-lifestyle/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:40:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28257 I reversed my type 2 diabetes and I am now living an active lifestyle. No more checking blood glucose and no more taking medication!

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Written by Susan Cowdrick.

]]> Iodine on a Plant-Based Diet: Why Is it Important & How to Get Enough https://nutritionstudies.org/iodine-on-a-plant-based-diet-why-is-it-important-how-to-get-enough/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:36:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28041 While essential to human health, iodine can often be in short supply for people following a low-sodium, whole food, plant-based diet. On the other hand, consuming too much iodine can be just as bad. In this article, we’ll look at why iodine matters and discuss some easy ways to make sure you’re meeting your daily requirement without overdoing it.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

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