As an avid researcher, I am always struck by the many inter-relationships between diseases of the body and the mind. A good example of this is the anxiety, mood swing and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms that can often be clues that a person may be having underlying issues with their thyroid. As a pharmacist, I’ve been frequently dismayed that …
Anxiety
Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%
Selenium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that I see in people with Hashimoto’s — research shows that most people with Hashimoto’s will have a deficiency in selenium, and being deficient in this key thyroid nutrient is a very common and widely recognized trigger of autoimmune thyroid conditions! The good news is that …
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Anxiety
The other day, I was speaking to a wonderful woman who was struggling with anxiety. She had already seen some major improvements with her Hashimoto’s through the use of thyroid medications as well as eating a Paleo diet, yet she was still struggling with anxiety. I know anxiety was a huge struggle for me as well as for many of my clients with thyroid …
Root Causes of Depression and Hashimoto’s
I’ve met quite a few brilliant doctors who are working tirelessly to change the world over the past few years! One of my favorites is Dr. Kelly Brogan, an MIT-educated, board-certified psychiatrist, who doesn’t recommend antidepressant medications. This is because Dr. Brogan had her own health crisis with postpartum thyroiditis and Hashimoto’s. This health …
The Many Faces of Hashimoto’s
Do you swing back and forth from hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism? People who are newly diagnosed with Hashimoto's are often confused about the symptoms they are experiencing.... I know I was shocked to have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and not hyperthyroidism. I was thin, anxious, irritable and had heart palpitations in addition to feeling …
Are You Going Crazy or Is It Just Your Thyroid?
Irritability and Anxiety Are Common Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism I wanted to take time out to write this post as I've been getting quite a few questions regarding the connection between Hashimoto's and mood. Some people have asked if their depression or anxiety or irritability could be related to Hashimoto's and my answer is: Absolutely! When the …
Hashimoto’s and Anxiety
What's Your Stress Response? Do you have anxiety or feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do you get panic attacks? Or feel awkward or uncomfortable in social situations? Do you have obsessive thoughts or behaviors? Do you have that busy mind that won't switch off, negative self-talk and/or problems sleeping? What about emotional or stress …
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