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If you’ve ever wondered whether diet really makes a difference for Hashimoto’s, you’re not alone — I was skeptical too. In this solo episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, I take you through my personal journey, from dealing with frustrating symptoms to discovering how powerful food can be in healing. I open up about my own experience with gluten and dairy, break down some of the biggest diet myths, and share practical, real-life strategies to help you start feeling better.
The transformation I experienced was nothing short of life-changing, and I know it can be for you too. Tune in as I explain why diet can be a game-changer for so many people with Hashimoto’s — and how it just might be for you as well.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why gluten and dairy can trigger Hashimoto’s symptoms – Even if you don’t have celiac disease, these foods may contribute to inflammation, gut issues, and immune system overreaction.
- The power of an elimination diet – I share how removing gluten and dairy for just three days led to noticeable improvements in bloating, acid reflux, and joint pain.
- Food sensitivity testing vs. trial eliminations – Which method is more effective, and how can you determine what foods work best for you?
- Beyond diet: Other factors affecting Hashimoto’s – Addressing blood sugar imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, gut infections, and stress may be necessary for complete healing.
- Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes – It can feel like your entire personality has changed overnight. Anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, and sleep struggles are common signs—but they don’t have to be your new normal.
Freebies
- Sign up for my newsletter to receive the Digestion and Depletions book chapter, a Thyroid Diet Quick Start Guide, and 10 nutrient dense thyroid friendly recipes!
- Get the FREE Hashimoto’s Root Cause Book — just pay shipping! (U.S. shipping addresses only.)
Recommended Supplements
- Pancreatic Enzymes (digestive enzymes) for better nutrient absorption
- Probiotics to support gut health
- Vitamin B6 (P5P) can support pain relief and cognitive health
Other Tools and Resources
- Food sensitivity testing – I recommend the 184 Food Allergy IgG test from Alletess
- 2019 study by Dr. Robert Krysiak and colleagues: The Effect of Gluten-Free Diet on Thyroid Autoimmunity in Drug-Naïve Women with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Pilot Study
- Gluten and dairy-free recipes – Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health
- Find a like-minded practitioner in your area through my patient-recommended practitioner database
Books and Articles About Thyroid Health
- Is Gluten the Root Cause of Your Thyroid Condition?
- Going Dairy Free to Reverse Hashimoto’s
- The Fundamental Gut Health Protocol
- Finding Your Root Cause: Key Lab Tests
- Uncover Your Hashimoto’s Root Cause with an Elimination Diet
- Food Sensitivities and Hashimoto’s
- The Best Diet For Hashimoto’s
- Top 9 Takeaways From 2232 People With Hashimoto’s
- The Root Cause of IBS – Coming soon!
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Host
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. Dr. Izabella Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, the Wall Street Journal bestseller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health, and her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol.
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