Dear Natural Health Friends, Have you noticed that not all nutritionists agree? Eat Meat Don’t Eat Meat Eat Vegetables Lectins Bad Eat Fat Don’t Eat Fat Etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.!!! I believe I have finally found that one thing all nutritionists can agree about. Processed foods. (Hint—they’re bad for you!) This video does a great job of breaking down the health effects of processed foods. The way we process our food is a major issue with the American food system. Dr. Melvin Page (remember...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Hello everyone, Did you know that each of us has two brains? If you’ve ever puzzled over human behavior (your own or others’), it may be helpful to explain this concept. There is a part of our brain that is a mystery to us. Most of the time, we go about our daily tasks, blissfully ignorant of its existence. Then suddenly, we become enraged (way too enraged) with the guy who cuts us off in traffic. Or make a dumb mistake that sets us way back in our schedule. Or maybe we blame our husband for...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Hello everyone, In natural health we have been aware for a long time that the mind can affect the body, physical symptoms, and healing in unexpected ways. There is definitely a link. What has not been quite as clear (at least to us) is exactly how this works and what to do about it. Traditionally, in our practice, we have left this aspect of health and healing to psychologists and counselors. After all, we are nutritionists! Still, in the back of our mind a question has been lurking. We have...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Hello everyone, Part I: Choline Wins Again! Don’t skip the egg yolks, folks! Whole food nutritionists have had this right the whole time when we tell you to eat the whole egg. Have you ever heard that eggs are brain food? Here’s a study that just adds more evidence to the already rather large pile. (They reversed genetic damage to dysfunctional brain cells using choline.) Choline is important for cell membrane health, which likely accounts for this improvement. In another recent study of 1887...
26 days ago • 2 min read
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 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 months 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...
about 2 months 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...
2 months 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...
2 months ago • 4 min read