In Part 1 of this article, "How to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies", I discussed why thyroid antibodies are so important as an early warning for Hashimoto’s, what their significance is in Hashimoto’s, how to test for them, and how to properly monitor them. In my view, knowing your antibody numbers early on is a better screening test than knowing your TSH level. …
Thyroid Antibodies Part 1: An Early Warning for Thyroid Disease
We know that Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions develop due to three things. Genetic predisposition is one of those. The other two, intestinal permeability and autoimmune triggers, must also be present, and they are - thankfully - things we can actually address and improve upon through lifestyle interventions. What’s common in Hashimoto’s and …
Hair Loss and Your Thyroid
For many of us women, hair loss can be a distressing symptom that we experience with Hashimoto’s. In many ways, our hair represents our femininity. When we experience hair loss, we feel that we are losing some of our sense of self. Every time we brush our hair or look in the mirror, we are met with a constant reminder that something is off in our bodies and …
9 Medications That Are Toxic To Your Thyroid
When I was first attempting to uncover the root cause of my Hashimoto’s, I came across research by Dr. Alessio Fasano, a world-renowned gastroenterologist, relating to what causes the body to start attacking the thyroid gland in the first place. One of the key points of his research was that three things needed to be present to cause – and sustain– an …
Get Some Sunshine For Your Thyroid!
Do you ever feel worse in the winter than you do in the summer? A deficiency in Vitamin D and a certain spectrum of light may hold the key to feeling better. Autoimmune conditions are more likely to cluster in regions farther from the equator. Scientists have suggested that one of the potential reasons for this may be due to to inadequate Vitamin D …
Fluoride And Your Thyroid
One of my cousins is currently attending dental school in the European Union. She recently asked me, “Izabella, is it true that the government adds fluoride to the water supply in the United States in an effort to reduce dental cavities, instead of educating the public about the effect of sugar consumption and nutrition on health?” Unfortunately, the …
Pregnancy Announcement
I’m so excited to announce that my husband and I are expecting our very own baby next month! Pregnancy has been a joyful, humbling, scary, overwhelming and empowering experience all at once. The Joy I think the joy that comes with having a new baby is easy to understand. My husband and I were over the moon when we found out I was pregnant. :-) A little …
Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s
Turmeric can be helpful in reducing whole body inflammation, healing the gut, as well as detoxifying from heavy metals in those with autoimmunity and Hashimoto’s. I love the concept of healing with food, food as medicine, or as I like to call it, food pharmacology. I became a pharmacist because I was interested in the effect different substances have …
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 …
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. Protein is an essential macronutrient and helps us to build up our body to ensure that all vital processes are taking place. Protein is an important …
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