Posts by Dr. Augustine
Melatonin – Should I Supplement?
Another Question from our Facebook page….should I supplement with Melatonin? What is Melatonin According to WebMD, Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain. It helps control your sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of it are found in foods such as meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables.…
Read MoreThyroid Nodules Q & A
Here is a question that we recently received regarding thyroid nodules. QUESTION: I’m confused. Have a friend that has nodule over 4 mm and they will remove half thyroid. Mine are 4.4mm with no surgery, but have Hashimotos. Why does she get surgery and I don’t? My throat closes and I end up with whatever…
Read MoreThyroid Removal Q & A
Today I want to share a question and answer from my facebook page. It was slightly edited for spelling only. I think you can learn from this particular case as she had a thyroid removal and still has persistent symptoms. Thyroid Removal Question: QUESTION: I had my thyroid removed. It was huge. I was told…
Read MoreStubborn Weight Loss Success
If you need a little hope and encouragement that you can have stubborn weight loss success then keep reading. Many patients that deal with chronic health symptoms are overweight and don’t know what to do about it. When you have chronic inflammation in the body, it leads to fluid retention. This fact alone makes you…
Read MoreStop Throwing Money Out the Window For More Tests
Every day I talk with patients who have been to several doctors and specialists. Its not uncommon for my patients to have visited Mayo Clinic , John Hopkins Medicine or Cancer Treatment Centers of America . Or maybe you have been to the top doctors in your local area. In Buffalo NY , we have…
Read MoreThyroid Case Study
I want to share a thyroid case study with you that may give you some hope that you can be helped, even if you have been told nothing more can be done. 43 year old female presented to our office with thyroid like symptoms. I say “like” because she was told by her MD that…
Read MoreSearching for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHT) has been going on for years but most people know little about it. In Buffalo NY specifically, there is not a huge assortment of holistic doctors to choose from for women looking for a natural approach to BHT. Dr. John Lee, MD is considered one of the foremost experts for hormone…
Read MoreLow Thyroid – What to do next
Whether you have been diagnosed recently or been living with low thyroid for years, you probably realize how frustrating this journey can be. Most people who I consult with continue to tell me of the struggle to try and convince their doctors to order more thyroid lab tests besides just TSH or free T4. The…
Read MoreWe Eliminate the Guesswork Which Saves You Time!
Most people that come into our office say that they are completely frustrated. This easily flows out of their mouth because they have been to one doctor after another with little to no results. That would make me frustrated too! There comes a time when enough is enough and you just want to get better. …
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue
One thing that is commonly associated with adrenal fatigue is prolonged stress. But, before we talk a little more about that, let’s talk about the adrenal glands. They are 2 small glands that sit on top of your kidneys. The main function of the adrenals is to secrete cortisol, a stimulant to your body.…
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