Hello everyone, At Sheehan Natural Health, we’re passionate about uncovering the root causes of health challenges like hypothyroidism, which is often overlooked or misunderstood in conventional medicine. Many people struggle with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, or brain fog, yet their concerns are dismissed because their lab results appear “normal.” Here are five key reasons why so many cases of hypothyroidism are missed—and what you can do to take charge of your health. Visit...
about 3 hours ago • 3 min read
Hello everyone, I was asked to write this week’s newsletter, as the front office has faced numerous challenges in navigating lab testing orders, whether they can be done by your medical doctor and if insurance will cover them. A common question we hear from people interested in becoming a patient is: “I just had a bunch of tests done by my doctor, can I use these results?” OR “Can’t I just order them through my doctor?” I will explain why we recommend ordering our comprehensive standard panel...
7 days ago • 5 min read
Hello everyone, Recently, I started reading *The Effortless Sleep Method* by Sasha Stephens to improve my sleep, and I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with sleep issues. The book’s core message is that sticking to specific habits can dramatically improve sleep, even for those with severe insomnia. This principle mirrors what we teach in our nutritional program: consistent, simple habits lead to profound health improvements. In light of this, I want to share eight straightforward...
14 days ago • 5 min read
Hello everyone, There was a news article recently that talked about some research that points to great benefits of the mineral Lithium for brain health. Researchers at Harvard Medical School were able to reverse Alzheimer’s in mice using lithium. Here is the link: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/could-lithium-explain-treat-alzheimers-disease We have been learning about the benefits of small amounts of nutritional lithium in my functional psychiatry fellowship. In fact, it seems like Lithium has...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hello everyone, The Two Ways to Do Gluten Free **READ TO THE END FOR MY GLUTEN-FREE ENGLISH MUFFIN RECIPE** 😊😊😊 Testing for gluten sensitivity is a cornerstone of our program here at Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center. Many people are sensitive to gluten. It causes inflammation, especially in those with leaky gut, Hashimoto’s or any thyroid issue, autoimmune disease, and many other health concerns. It would be quite common for either Dr. Sheehan or myself to recommend a gluten-free...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Hello everyone, Mold toxin exposure can potentially lead to serious illness. Not everyone is equally susceptible to mold in the environment. There are three major considerations where mold or mold-toxin illness is concerned. #1 Get Your Environment Assessed Typically, you will be aware if you have been exposed to mold. All buildings have mold if they have previously had a water issue (flooding, roof leaks, plumbing leaks, etc.) Even if the area is now dry, mold will be present, just waiting...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello everyone, One of the things that we talk about all the time in the office, and rightfully so, is insulin resistance. Again and again, we recite that insulin resistance increases your risk for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, autoimmune disease, Alzheimer’s, and chronic infections. That’s why we recommend the Page Diet to just about all of our patients. If you haven’t taken the free course, here it is! (Some patients we recommend a stricter diet—the “Free Foods Diet to people who have...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello everyone, In a perfect world, our teeth and mouth would be flawlessly healthy, self-cleaning, fresh, and never need brushing or maintenance. We do not live in a perfect world. Nutritional Causes of Poor Dental and Oral Health In fact, the reason many of the nutritional pioneers of the early- to mid-20th century were dentists is because they were witnessing the marked decline of people’s oral health. More cavities, gum disease, decay, mouth and tooth infections… Why? They wanted to know...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hello! In case you missed it—we’ve got something exciting to share with you! Dr. Sheehan was recently featured on a live podcast for practitioners where he discussed his unique approach to blood chemistry analysis: Nutritional Blood Chemistry™. This is the very same method we use in our clinic to uncover the root causes of symptoms like fatigue, inflammation, and hormone imbalances—even when conventional lab tests look “normal.” 🎧 Replay Now Available:Dr. Keith Sheehan on Nutritional Blood...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello everyone, When I think of calcium, two main points jump to mind. The first is its incredible utility in helping people with certain nutritional issues. (For example, it almost always works great for restless leg!) The second is recent controversies surrounding calcium (which form is the best to take? And does it precipitate into the arteries and cause blockages?). I wish to discuss calcium generally and relate my experience of how I have seen calcium work to what you may have read on...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read