I love the concept of using food as medicine, or as I like to call it, food pharmacology, to heal the body. I became a pharmacist because I was interested in the effect that different substances have on human physiology. Medications are an obvious example of how tiny substances can produce a tremendous change in the human body, but what’s even more …
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Estrogen Dominance as a Trigger for Hashimoto’s
Over the years working with people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it has become clear to me that there is a strong relationship between sex hormones and thyroid hormones. One client’s story comes to mind as one that will resonate with many of you. At the time, this client had just turned 40 and started to see some changes in her previously very regular cycle, …
Mercury Exposure and Hashimoto’s
We know that toxins are particularly impactful to people with Hashimoto’s, who often have a reduced ability to naturally detox and clear them out. With accumulations in the body over time, heavy metals like mercury can cause stress on the liver, kidneys, and thyroid, and can impair the brain and nervous system. Some of my clients, while looking for their …
Black Seed Oil and Hashimoto’s
Over the past few years, my mission to help people recover from Hashimoto’s has become increasingly focused on using food as medicine (or food pharmacology) to address many of the root causes and symptoms of thyroid conditions. In addition to incorporating healing foods into my diet, I’ve also discovered many herbs and spices that can have profound benefits …
The Low FODMAP Diet for SIBO, IBS and Hashimoto’s
From my own personal experience with Hashimoto’s, I know that diet and food are one of the best ways that we can address Hashimoto’s symptoms, feel better, and even put the condition into remission. In the early years of my journey toward healing, I tried just about every diet out there in order to feel better… some with better results than …
Which Protein Is Safe for Hashimoto’s?
Before I received my Hashimoto’s diagnosis, I used to start each day with a protein smoothie. In some ways, this was a very positive habit; but in other ways, it was very much detrimental to my health, and I didn’t even know it. Protein is an essential macronutrient and helps us to build up our body to ensure that all vital processes are taking place. …
Hashimoto’s, Blood Sugar, and Diabetes
Most of us are aware by now that diabetes is a major public health problem, affecting 30.3 million Americans, or as many as 9.4 percent of the general population. But, did you know that diabetes affects up to 30 percent of people with Hashimoto’s? Many autoimmune conditions share a common root cause and can be co-occurring — and diabetes and Hashimoto’s are …
Going Dairy Free to Reverse Hashimoto’s
It started with a chronic cough, burning in my chest, and a choking sensation… I saw my primary care doctor, an allergist, a gastroenterologist, an Ear Nose and Throat doctor. I tried every over-the-counter product possible. I drank gallons of milk trying to soothe the burn. I drank bottles of Mylanta, and always had antacids nearby. I tried Nexium, …
Mold: A Potential Trigger of Hashimoto’s
For many people with Hashimoto’s, the root cause of their hypothyroidism can be linked to dietary triggers. Often times, eliminating problematic foods is key to finding healing and eventual remission. However, there are other toxins that can contribute to the autoimmune response, some of them less obvious than others. One such trigger that we hear about less …
The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s
When I was first searching for a healing plan for Hashimoto’s, I learned about the important role of gut health in autoimmune disorders — and how replenishing it with probiotics and fermented foods can help bring gut health back into balance. According to research, every person with an autoimmune disorder has something called intestinal permeability, also …
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