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 …
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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, …
Could Nickel Be the Root Cause of Your Thyroid Symptoms?
Hashimoto’s can be exacerbated by or caused by a variety of triggers (or root causes, as I like to call them). The root causes for each person will vary, but in general, they can be grouped into food sensitivities, nutrient depletions, chronic infections, an impaired ability to handle stress, gut issues, and toxins. While I’ve found that nutritional …
Which Protein Is Safe for Hashimoto’s?
Before I received my Hashimoto’s diagnosis, I used to start each day with a protein smoothie. In some ways, this was a very positive habit, but in other ways, it was very much detrimental to my health. Protein is an essential macronutrient and helps us to build up our body to ensure that all vital processes are taking place. Protein is an important …
Which Genes are Associated with Hashimoto’s?
With the popularity of genetic and ancestry testing services such as 23andme, many people are now attempting to get a definitive “yes” or “no” answer as to whether they will get a given disease such as Alzheimer’s disease or even cancer. Many of my clients and readers ask me if there are particular genes responsible for causing Hashimoto’s. I’ve had some …
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