When I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2009, I was told I had low levels of thyroid hormones (because my TSH was elevated), and that I needed to take thyroid hormone meds to replenish my thyroid hormones. At the time, I wanted to understand why my levels were low in the first place. To me, I felt like the prescription-only approach was pouring my needed …
Functional Medicine
Getting Support in Hashimoto’s
As you may know, I like encouraging my readers to be proactive health seekers. Most of my writing to date has focused on taking charge of your health and being your own health advocate. But it’s important to remember that a health journey is better when you’re not alone. Many of us may try to put on a show that there’s nothing wrong with us. However, …
Thiamine and Thyroid Fatigue
Note: Originally published in February 2015, this article has been revised and updated for accuracy and thoroughness. The Missing Link to Thyroid Fatigue Could thiamine be the missing link to your thyroid fatigue, stressed out adrenals, and low stomach acid? Sometimes we can get stuck. We may be on a seemingly great diet, be taking the right …
What Type of Doctor Should You See If You Have Hashimoto’s?
Note: Originally published in September 2015, this article has been revised and updated for accuracy and thoroughness. One of the common questions I receive from readers is whether they should see an endocrinologist once they have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Often times, patients think that endocrinologists will have access to the latest and …
Pain and Hashimoto’s
Dealing with Carpal Tunnel Every now and then I wake up with pain in my neck or back after sleeping “funny,” and this always leads me to count my blessings; I know that my pain is temporary, while others suffer from daily pain. When I have this temporary pain, I know it affects every aspect of my being and makes me cranky, tired, and less ambitious. I can’t …
The Conventional, Complementary and Alternative Approach to Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Cancer
The way I see it, there are four ways you can approach a health diagnosis: The conventional medical approach: You see an M.D. that is trained and credentialed by a traditional medical board. The most common recommendations involve surgery and medications. The approach follows the common information you would see on websites like Mayo Clinic, WebMD, …
Common Questions about Lab Tests, Your Doctor, and Your Thyroid
Do you have a doctor you recommend in my area? I believe that everyone needs to find a practitioner that will let him/her be a part of the healthcare team. I recommend working with a functional medicine doctor- functional medicine doctors approach the body as a whole, and not just the thyroid hormones. (Here is a blog post I wrote about the functional …
Hashimoto’s FAQ’s
Question: Do you have a doctor you recommend in my area? I believe that everyone needs to find a practitioner that will let him/her be a part of the healthcare team. I recommend working with a functional medicine doctor- functional medicine doctors approach the body as a whole, and not just the thyroid hormones. (Here is a blog post I wrote about the …
Gut, Brain, and Autoimmune Disorders
The Role of Food I had the experience of a lifetime attending “Gut, Brain and Autoimmune Disorders: The Role of Food,“ a conference sponsored by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Los Angeles. I felt very lucky to be among the group of 150 or so attendees that consisted of health care professionals from a wide variety of disciplines, …
What To Do If Your TSH Is Normal and You Are Anything But!
Most conventional physicians use the TSH test to determine if one has a thyroid disorder and to dose thyroid medications. However, this test can often time be misleading, as levels of circulating hormones may fluctuate at different times, such as in Hashimoto’s, the person affected may fluctuate between highs and lows. Additionally, when scientists …
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