The Barefoot Blog
Why does Thyroid Disease and Hypothyroidism Occur?
The human body is an intricate and complicated web of processes, and the thyroid gland plays a crucial role in maintaining its delicate balance. Yet thyroid-related issues, such as hypothyroidism and thyroid disease, seem to be on the rise. Let's take a look at what's...
Wine, Menopause and Weight – What’s the go?
Many women enjoy the occasional glass of wine or bubbles and even beer. Some more frequently than others. No judgment here! I grew up with wine (homemade) offered at the lunch and dinner table in our traditional Sicilian family. But, where do wine and indeed alcohol...
Peri-Menopause & Menopause
Being female and getting to your mid to late forties means you may be starting to wonder what menopause is going to be like for you. Will you suffer with the dreaded hot flushes, mood swings and weight gain or will you cruise through change of life gracefully? The...
Thyroid Hormone Basics
An underactive thyroid can make you feel tired, gain weight, have brain fog, hair loss, low mood and other hormonal issues. In fact, the symptoms can be so wide and varied, that sometimes it’s tricky to know if it’s a thyroid gland problem or just a random collection...
Taking Charge Of Your Health
Sometimes, things just don’t go to plan and it always seems to be at the most inconvenient time. None of us are immune to change, but it is inevitable. Some would even say that change is the one certainty in life. When it comes to your health and changes that occur...
Hair Loss- What You Need To Know.
Have you been noticing an increasing amount of hair loss, or maybe a balding patch on your scalp that wasn’t obvious before? Maybe the people sharing your bathroom have been complaining about the clumps of hair in the drain? When you type “types of hair loss” in the...
