How have you been enjoying the winter months? This time of year, I like to focus on immune support for my family. In previous years, I used to start in January, …
Autoimmune Disease
Using S. boulardii for Hashimoto’s
I first learned about S. boulardii as a young pharmacist. It is a beneficial yeast (also known as a probiotic yeast) that is often recommended to people who …
Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Hashimoto’s
Early on in my Hashimoto’s journey, I experienced a lot of digestive symptoms and discomfort, most of which I didn’t initially link to hypothyroidism or my …
10 Facts About Thyroid Disease
May 25th marks World Thyroid Day! This day helps bring awareness to thyroid conditions, and acknowledges those who have thyroid disease, those who study it, and …
Why Women Have More Thyroid Disorders: The Izabella Wentz Safety Theory
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that five to eight women are affected with Hashimoto’s for every one man. The ATA also estimates that one in …
The 5 Stages of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Did you know that most cases of thyroid disease are autoimmune in nature? (1) Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that happens to affect the …
