Thyroid nodules are very common. The more imaging we do, the more nodules we find. If we performed a neck ultrasound on everyone, about 1 in 3 persons will show some sort of abnormality.

Hashimoto thyroiditis, otherwise known as chronic lymphocyctic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of underactive thyroid disease, or hypothyroidism, in the United States.

​A growing body of research suggests that a mindfulness approach to eating in a slower, more thoughtful way can assist in weight management. Coined “mindful eating,” some have even found that this approach helps steer them away from process foods and other unhealthy choices.