Because dietary changes made such a great impact on my own recovery from Hashimoto's, I have been a big advocate of using food as a tool to heal from autoimmune conditions. I’ve also seen the healing potential that comes from removing problematic foods (goodbye, gluten!) and uncovering food sensitivities. It’s no surprise, then, that as the importance of …
Gluten
Top 7 Hashimoto’s Food Myths
Early on in my journey with Hashimoto’s, I realized that my own health significantly improved with the use of nutrition. I had a hunch that I was not the only person that could see improvements in Hashimoto’s with dietary changes, though I wasn’t fully convinced that one particular diet was the answer for every single person. When I began working with …
Is Blasto Behind Your Hashimoto’s, Hives and IBS?
Blastocystis Hominis, H. Pylori, and Yeast Overgrowth Note: A 2015 case study was submitted to a medical journal connecting Blastocystis hominis to Hashimoto’s! See reference #9 for the study. Here’s a link, so you can print it out and take it to your doctor. When I first set out to figure out the root cause of my Hashimoto’s, I took an inventory of all …
The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s
The Role of the Gut When I was first searching for a healing plan for Hashimoto’s, I learned about the role of the gut in autoimmune disorders. According to research from Dr. Fasano and colleagues, every person with an autoimmune disorder has something called intestinal permeability, also known as a “leaky gut.” This made a lot of sense to me because I …
Autoimmune Paleo Diet
What is the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Diet and How Can It Help Improve Symptoms of Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism? There are numerous dietary protocols that can help a person with Hashimoto’s feel better. In some cases, a dietary approach can produce a complete remission of the condition! For me, as a clinician, the goal of the approach is to help your body …
Warning About Thyroid Medications
Update Thank you to everyone that signed the petition. As of May 16th, 2016, Pfizer has revised their package insert and is now listing the source of starch as corn starch! Please note, some of the lot numbers in circulation may still have gluten so be sure to check with your pharmacist. Today is May 18th, 2016, and I wanted to pass on a quick note to …
What’s Causing Your Leaky Gut
If you’ve been following my work for a while, you’ll likely know by now that gut health is at the root of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction. I first came across the gut-autoimmune thyroid connection when I was trying to figure out my underlying triggers. I was suffering from constant bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (alternating constipation and diarrhea), …
Common Questions About Medications and Your Thyroid
Should I take my thyroid medication on the morning of my thyroid blood work? It depends! If you are taking a T4 only medication, you can go ahead and take your medication in the morning before the test. T4 medication has a long half-life, and your levels will be stable regardless of when you take it. If you take a T3 medication on the other hand, or a …
Micronutrients, Bone Density, and Hashimoto’s
Osteoporosis is more common in women with Hashimoto's and thyroid conditions, who take thyroid medications, as thyroid hormones speed up bone turnover. In pharmacy school, I learned that osteoporosis was a progressive condition that could be slowed down, but never really reversed. I held this belief until I met Mira and Dr. Jayson Calton. They are both …
Hashimoto’s Depletions Part II: Nutrient Extraction
Nutrient depletions are a common issue in Hashimoto's. Often, people with Hashimoto's will become deficient in nutrients required for proper thyroid function. Why is that? Hypothyroidism, in itself, will lead to poor extraction of minerals and vitamins from our food sources. Thyroid hormones determine our metabolism throughout the entire body. As such, …
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