Phyllis would cry as she drove home from her job as a nurse at a local hospital because the pain was unbearable. Phyllis' main concern was to demonstrate an upbeat, capable appearance for her 3 children when she returned home - she didn't want them to see her this way.
From the Desk of Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC.....
Could 6 Doctor's Really Be Wrong About Fibromyalgia?
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Apr 24, 2011
Topics: Hypothyroidism, Dr Karl Johnson, gluten sensitivity, fibromyalgia, autoimmune thyroid
Like most doctors, the most common complaint among patients seeking my care is chronic fatigue. Often the fatigue is described as a vague complaint with low energy, lack of motivation and inability to do more than absolutely what has to be done. Other times the fatigue causes the patient to become irritable and lash out verbally to those closest to them (with subsequent remorse and unfortunately harmed relationships).
Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue
Gluten Epitopes - Your Hope For Recovery From Your Illness
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Mar 13, 2011
If you've had a chronic health challenge for a while such as; diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune thyroid, schizophrenia, ADD or ADHD, peripheral neuropathy, chronic fatique, irritable bowel syndrome, can't gain weight, can't lose weight, etc., you may have been tested for gluten sensitivity. That is great as your doctor was thinking out of the box.
Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, gluten sensitivity, gluten, fibromyalgia, Diabetes, gluten epitope, Aristo Vojdani, fatigue
The Ultimate Strategy For Solving Thyroid Disorder Symptoms
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Come a little closer and listen up. This is the well-hidden "Ultimate Strategy" for dealing with thyroid disorder symptoms, you've been waiting to hear about. Although there is no agreement on exactly 'HOW' it happens, top researchers now agree that there is absolutely NO DOUBT the major CAUSE, if not THE primary cause of your Thyroid disorders in the United Stated is... autoimmune attack of the thyroid[1]. As I have stated, research points to the immune system mounting an attack on the thyroid gland - causing it to be destroyed over time as a major cause - of thyroid disorder symptoms.
Topics: Hypothyroidism, Dr Karl Johnson, thyroid symptoms, thyroid treatment, autoimmune, Datis Kharrazian
AVAILABLE NOW: The Ultimate Thyroid ebook!
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Topics: Weight Loss, Hypothyroidism, Dr Karl Johnson, thyroid symptoms, thyroid treatment, autoimmune, thyroid medications, natural healing
The Brain and Gut and Autoimmune Thyroid, Anxiety & Other Conditions
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sat, Jan 15, 2011
Gut Feelings: System Acts as Second Brain
When you have an autoimmune condition such as Hashimoto's, or if you have fibromyalgia, anxiety or depession you must remember there is an important connection between your digestive tract and your brain. Dr. Michael D. Gershon coined the term "second brain" in 1996 to refer to the powerful brain in the gut known as the enteric nervous system. He is one of a small number of researchers studying brain-gut connections in the relatively new field of neurogastroenterology. Read this informative article that was printed in the San Diego Union Tribune via the New York Times News Service:
Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, celiac, gut, brain
Detecting Gluten Sensitivity: The New Frontier
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Mon, Jan 10, 2011
The following is our first Guest Blog! This is a blog written by Sean Croxton (http://undergroundwellness.com/tag/cyrex-labs/), who has generously given Dr. Karl Johnson permission to post this incredibly knowledgable account of his trip to Dr. Datis Kharrazian’s Understanding the Complexity of Gluten Sensitivity seminar in San Diego.
Topics: Weight Loss, Hypothyroidism, thyroid symptoms, gluten, gluten free, wheat free, celiac, Datis Kharrazian, Sean Croxton, proteome