Among the many symptoms of thyroid disease, there is one in particular that significantly impacts people’s relationships and overall happiness, yet it’s a symptom people seldom seek help for: the very common symptom of low libido (low sex drive). In general, libido concerns are something we keep to ourselves. Talking about sex makes us blush and isn’t really …
How Avoiding Soy Can Benefit Hashimoto’s
There is a lot of controversy on the subject of soy — some people believe it’s a cheap, nutritious source of protein, as long as it’s organic or fermented; others believe it’s great for hormone balancing. However, soy may not be good for those with Hashimoto’s — in fact, it may actually be preventing you from healing. Soy blocks the activity of the TPO …
Using Essential Oils to Combat Stress and Balance Thyroid Hormones
In recent years, there has been a spotlight on using essential oils as a tool to support everything from stress relief, to immune protection and sleep aid. Though they have been used for millennia, the science behind essential oil use is becoming better understood, and their application for a variety of ailments and conditions is becoming more and more …
Tasty Thyroid-Friendly Recipes
I was a late bloomer when it came to cooking for myself. It wasn’t until my second year of organic chemistry lab, during my undergraduate studies, when I realized that cooking was a lot like science, and I ventured into baking cookies from very detailed recipes. The cookie baking process reminded me of my five-hour-long experiments in the chemistry lab. …
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 …
Food Sensitivities and Hashimoto’s
I first set out to discover lifestyle interventions to help me heal from Hashimoto’s shortly after being diagnosed. My doctor prescribed me thyroid medication. He told me I would be taking it for the rest of my life, and that was the end of the story. Intuitively, I knew there had to be a better way, so I sought out a functional medicine practitioner who …
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. …
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 …
The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s
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 …
Mindfulness & Meditation for Thyroid Health
When I set out on the road to recovery from Hashimoto’s, I invested countless hours in finding the right diet, experimenting with supplements, and adjusting my medications to feel better. And for a long time, those things worked! I had more energy, my hair started to grow back, my acid reflux went away, and I found myself more productive than ever. I even …
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