At the time I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I knew that I was not yet ready to start a family. With my health being less than optimal, it was obvious to me that an unplanned pregnancy would wreak havoc on my health, and that I would need to postpone any plans to have children. At the same time, I was a pharmacist and knew through both training and …
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 …
How to Succeed on a Thyroid-Friendly Diet
As the new year begins, many of my readers will start focusing on their New Year’s resolution. Often times, they vow to themselves that they will practice self-care and improve their health. Are you one of them? Perhaps your decision to better your health includes making dietary changes — like removing gluten, dairy, soy, and your personal food …
New Year, New Plans to Optimize Thyroid Health
I love this time of year… the holidays are an amazing opportunity to slow down and relax with family, as well as reflect on the past and future. Plus, the new year is always a great time to start fresh! Over the past few years, my readers, clients, colleagues, team members and family have helped me evolve in so many ways as a human being, healer, friend, …
The Power of Nutrition: Using Food Pharmacology to Heal Hashimoto’s
Over the last several years since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I have discovered many strategies to eliminate my symptoms and eventually put my thyroid disease into remission. Of all of those strategies, the most impactful have been those that dealt with food. Removing the foods that were toxic to my body and incorporating the ones that were healing …
NAC for Thyroid Antibody Reduction, Detoxification and Gut Health
A few years ago, I was asked: “If the supplement police came to your house and said you had to give up all but one of your supplements, which supplement would you keep, and why?” My answer: N-Acetyl Cysteine, (also known as NAC for short), because it has numerous benefits on multiple body systems! NAC helps to reduce thyroid antibodies, supports …
Why Essential Fatty Acids Are Essential for Hashimoto’s
As the winter months are coming upon us, I want to be sure you are prepared for any thyroid changes that come with the cold. Some people swear by increasing their dose of thyroid meds for the winter, to help with internal heat production. We may also see dips in mood and changes in hair and skin… One of the secrets of cultures that survive and thrive in …
Holiday Gift Ideas: 2018 Edition
I’ve always enjoyed giving holiday gifts for loved ones, and just the same have always appreciated receiving thoughtful gifts. However, holiday gifting became tough for me as I became more health conscious. It also became more challenging for my family members who no longer knew what to give me for the holidays… In previous years, I would bake holiday …
Common Questions About Diet and Thyroid Health
Because dietary changes made such a great impact on my own recovery from Hashimoto's, I have been a big advocate of using food as a tool to heal from autoimmune conditions. I’ve also seen the healing potential that comes from removing problematic foods (goodbye, gluten!) and uncovering food sensitivities. It’s no surprise, then, that as the importance of …
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