The Analytical Tortoise

Night Cream for Goiter/Thyroid treatment Used to soften the thyroid and reduce the goiter. 1 tsp Coconut Oil:  Natural moisturizer 10 drops Peppermint Oil:   Anti-inflamatory 10 drops Clove Oil:   Improves circulation 10 drops Lemongrass Oil:   Anti-inflamatory and antioxidant 5 drops Myrrh Oil:   Anti-inflamatory, immune booster and promotes healing Mix together and apply nightly.  For a thicker solution double coconut oil.

Healthy DIY Toothpaste A simple toothpaste reciepe that promote good health. 4 Tbsp of Coconut Oil:  Natural antibacterial properties 1 Tbsp of Baking Soda:   Mild abrasive, whitens, helps to neutralize excess acid 1 tsp salt:   Natural antiseptic properties (Limits bacterial growth) 20 drops Peppermint Oil:   Used for flavor but commonly used in treating gum ailements 10 drops Clove Oil:   Natural antibacterial properties (Kills bacteria) 4 drops Myrrh Oil:   Natural antimicrobial properties (Prevents spread of bacteria) Optional 5 drops Cinnamon Oil:   Used for flavor but helps to fight inflamation and viruses Mix together in a wide mouth bottle or small mason jar.  Refridgerate to return to a semi-solid state.  Dip tootbrush in mixture and brush as normal.  Store at room temperature.

Disposal:  Landfill, what happens to our trash Disposal is the lowest form of waste management, it is what you do with items that cannot be recovered, recycled, reused or avoided entirely.  When you throw anything into the garbage your municipality collects the waste and takes it to the landfill.  It does not get sorted, only piled into the dump and buried. It is important not to throw away any toxic material as it has the potential to get into the water supply.

Why fasting is the right approach for weight management There are two trends in fasting that seem to be prevalent today, intermittent fasting and time restricted eating. There are some difference between the two approaches, but the main goal for each of these approaches are about managing your insulin levels. Insulin and our diet Dr. Sarah Hallberg , an obesity doctor talks about insulin resistance as a early form of 'pre-diabetes'. She refers to insulin as the primary hormone involved in fat storage. When the insulin levels are high, the body can develop insulin resistance. Based on our diet, we can reduce our sugar levels, which will intern reduce our insulin level. According to Dr. Hallberg, our diet can be divided into three categories as there are only three forms of macronutrients : Carbohydrates  Proteins  Fats Carbohydrates as a macronutrient causes Glucose/Blood Sugar/Insulin to go up the most. Proteins have a more favorable insulin response. Fats...

Bone Broth A very simple mixture that promotes great health.  Filled with collogen, micro-nutrients and minerals to help with overall health. Roasted Bones: Use leftovers from a rotisserie chicken, or roasted turkey.  Buy beef bones from a butcher.  One chicken can make two batches of bone broth.  A large turkey can make roughly 8 batches.  Wrap the bones in tinfoil and freeze for later.   Whole Carrots:   Wash carrots, break into three or four pieces. Whole Celery:  Wash celery, break into three or four pieces. Whole Onion:   Slice into chucks, leave skin on. Any other vegetables or fruits you desire, apples add a sweetness. 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar Season with spices, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, anything you like Cook in a slow cooker on low for 24 hours.  Be sure the place the slow cooker on top of a cutting board to protect your counters from spills or heat damage. ...

Energy Elixir   2 Parts Turmeric   2 Parts Ground Ginger   2 Parts Cayenne Pepper   3 Parts Crystalized Vitamin C or Lemonade Crystals   1 Part Black Pepper   1 Part Cinnamon Mix one or two teaspoons of the mixture with a tall glass of water.  You can add a slice of lemon and a teaspoon of honey if you like. The mixture is a source of nutrition for your Adrenal and Thyroid glands.  It is a natural anti-inflammatory that has benefits for your Endocrine system. I originally saw a version of this on the Dr. Oz show.  

Sleep, Caffeine & The Adrenal I was being told by a Naturopath many years ago that the Adrenal Gland compensates for the Thyroid gland.  This was something that I always kept in the back of my mind. The first thing that made me think that I was going through Adrenal Fatigue was that my skin had become less elastic and I developed a skin tear.  The skin tear did not heal for over a month, I also noticed that a paper cut did not heal for about two months.  I began searching on the internet for "skin tears not healing" and "the Thyroid" then I started adding the word "Adrenal".  Eventually, I stumbled across a quiz from Dr. Jill , MD, that talked about the symptom of Adrenal Fatigue.  I found that I had the majority of the symptoms. These symptoms were different than the symptoms that were due to my thyroid.  I suspected that my Adrenal Function was giving out and could no longer compensate for my Thyroid.  After all, I had a lif...