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The Holidays Are Here, Chaos Has Begun! How to Cope, Not Get Sick and Enjoy Them

December 2021 – Holidays…

So many people will go into the holidays saying, “This is the year. This is the year I will not get stressed and run down. This is the year I will take better care of myself.”

You would not let this happen to your phone, don't let this happen to you either, self care is a priority, not a luxury

I am following my own advice this month!

November 2021 – So often I talk about slowing down and de-stressing. To write these newsletters. I have to get them done before the first of the month, to send them out to you and to post them on my website. I have to come up with a topic, research the topic, write it, cook the recipe I share and photograph it as well. I thoroughly enjoy doing this most of the time!

Thyroid Health Boost with Foods, Common Symptoms of Thyroid Issues, Testing and Healthy Levels According to Experts

October 2021 – I have shared many times my own story (found on my website under the About Me section:
https://farmorpharma.com/about-me/
For this month’s blog I thought I would share an article written by a colleague who also has Hashimotos. Some of her symptoms were different than my own, so this may relate to some of you better!

Did Your Immune System Sell You Out, Causing Autoimmune Disease? Let Me Help You To Understand

September 2021 – All autoimmune diseases are caused by a sellout of your immune system. Your immune system is supposed to protect you from an invasion of microorganisms. In autoimmune disease, your immune system preys on natural proteins within your own body. Your immune system will attack these essential components of your cells with the exact same deadly force as it would a virus, bacteria, or parasite.

Agony of Brain Fog, Headaches, Muscle Weakness and Cramping? The Answer May Actually Surprise You!

August 2021 – Electrolytes

Potassium and sodium are macrominerals (as are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur and chloride). Electrolytes have 4 general functions:
1. Control the osmosis of water between fluid compartments.
2. Help to maintain the PH balance.
3. Carry electrical current.
4. Serve as co-factors needed for optimal activity of enzymes.

Stress Kills: How Can You Remain Healthy In A Stressful Life?

July 2021 – I am recognizing the past year for the stressful time it has been for me. Physically and mentally, it has been present the whole year. Did I do things to help relieve it? You bet I did! I walked more with our puppy, I read more books for recreation vs learning, I began light weightlifting again (this began as Physical Therapy for my shoulder after surgery, but it has reminded me how much I love to do this, and how relaxed I feel after!).