I often get questions from my readers about why women have higher rates of Hashimoto’s and autoimmune disease. After all, I teach that Hashimoto’s is triggered by our environment, and men and women live in the same world, right? Most autoimmune conditions do have a higher incidence rate in women as compared to men. These conditions include systemic lupus …
Hormones
Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Health?
Those of us with Hashimoto’s often blame our thyroid for the many signs and symptoms we experience. Hair loss? Thyroid! Weight gain? THYROID! Fatigue? It’s gotta be the thyroid! Treating hypothyroidism without treating the adrenals is one of the biggest reasons people continue to feel exhausted despite receiving treatment with thyroid hormones. Patients …
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, …
How Thyroid Disease Affects Men
In honor of Father’s Day, I want to recirculate my original Men’s Health article — with some updates. This article is dedicated to all of the special men in your life. (I have some very special men in my life as well — my hubby Michael, my son Dimitry, my dad, my brother, father in law, and some dear friends… Happy second Father’s Day, Michael!) You …
Solutions to Increase Low Libido in Those with Hashimoto’s
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 …
14 Ways Birth Control Pills Rob Us of Our Health
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 …
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 …
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer
This guest post was originally posted in April of 2016, based on recommendations provided by Dr. Mache Seibel, author of The Estrogen Window. I have since developed new articles and resources for Hashimoto’s that might be helpful for you. For the latest information on female hormones, please visit the following: Estrogen Dominance as a Trigger for …
Heavy Metals, Hormones, and Hashimoto’s
Tackling More Aggressive Measures In my experience, I've found that starting with optimizing medications (when necessary), getting on the right type of diet and supporting nutrient deficiencies and the adrenals can turn a person around within a course of one to three months. Here are a few notes I've received from readers in the last couple of years "I …
Hashimoto’s and Pregnancy
This guest post was originally posted in February of 2015, based on personal experience provided by Dana Trentini, Hypothyroid Mom. I have since developed new articles and resources for Hashimoto’s that might be helpful for you. For the latest information on pregnancy, please visit the following: Pregnancy Announcement Best Advice from Hashimama's …
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