After my own Hashimoto’s diagnosis in 2009, I wanted to figure out what I could do to live the healthiest life I could. I wanted to know if there was anything I could do to address my symptoms and reverse my condition, or at least stop its progression. So I set out on a journey to find the root cause of my disease. I have learned that Hashimoto’s symptoms …
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The 6 Most Important Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s
I often talk about various root causes that can trigger Hashimoto’s. In summary, root causes can be categorized as: Food sensitivities Nutrient deficiencies Impaired ability to handle stress Impaired ability to handle toxins Chronic infections Intestinal permeability Some of the root causes can be somewhat elusive and may take a …
Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%
Selenium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that I see in people with Hashimoto’s — research shows that most people with Hashimoto’s will have a deficiency in selenium, and being deficient in this key thyroid nutrient is a very common and widely recognized trigger of autoimmune thyroid conditions! The good news is that …
MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients
You may have heard of the term "MTHFR gene mutation" and may be wondering what it is, and how relevant it is in producing illness. First, I’d like to say that I prefer the term MTHFR gene variation rather than mutation. The word variation is not just more empowering, but in my opinion, also more accurate. While the word mutation implies an occurrence that …
Micronutrients, Bone Density, and Hashimoto’s
Osteoporosis is more common in women with Hashimoto's and thyroid conditions, who take thyroid medications, as thyroid hormones speed up bone turnover. In pharmacy school, I learned that osteoporosis was a progressive condition that could be slowed down, but never really reversed. I held this belief until I met Mira and Dr. Jayson Calton. They are both …
Hashimoto’s Depletions Part II: Nutrient Extraction
Nutrient depletions are a common issue in Hashimoto's. Often, people with Hashimoto's will become deficient in nutrients required for proper thyroid function. Why is that? Hypothyroidism, in itself, will lead to poor extraction of minerals and vitamins from our food sources. Thyroid hormones determine our metabolism throughout the entire body. As such, …
How Healing a Leaky Gut Can Help Hashimoto’s
Did you know that about 90 percent of all health issues can be traced back to the gut? Making dietary changes and addressing my gut health was the most transformative step I took on the road to my own Hashimoto’s remission. I had been experiencing bloating, stomach pains, irritable bowel syndrome, and acid reflux for quite some time — in addition to …
Solutions for Losing Weight with Hashimoto’s
Like many people with Hashimoto’s, I have dealt with unwanted weight on my road to healing. Because thyroid disease damages the thyroid gland and affects the output of thyroid hormone—an important hormone in regulating the metabolism—it‘s no wonder that so many people with thyroid conditions have trouble losing weight. It’s even more frustrating when you …
How Veggie Enzymes Can Help You Feel Better After Meals
One of the key “aha” moments on my road to recovery from Hashimoto’s came when I decided to try taking a betaine with pepsin supplement to support protein digestion and woke up the next morning with more energy than I had felt in a decade! As I’ve delved more into the world of food pharmacology (food as medicine), I’ve come to realize how important proper …
The Best Diet For Hashimoto’s
What is the right diet to heal Hashimoto’s? I hear this question a lot. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always straight forward, as nutrition is the only science where multiple answers can be both correct and wrong. One (wo)man’s medicine can be another (wo)man’s poison. We are all different, and although we may have the same condition, different …
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