Joy Medical Blog - The Role Cortisol Plays In Weight Gain
06/23/2019 In News By

The Role Cortisol Plays In Weight Gain

We all learned about the “fight or flight” response in high school, but in case you weren’t paying attention in class that day this is the body’s response to danger. The body’s automatic chemical reaction to a threat served to keep our ancient ancestors safe and healthy by triggering the production of cortisol and other

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Joy Medical Blog - 5 Main Reasons Why Thyroid Disease Is On The Rise
06/22/2019 In News By

5 Main Reasons Why Thyroid Disease Is On The Rise

Thyroid disease is an autoimmune disorder. According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Shockingly up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems! In addition,

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