Most of us are aware by now that diabetes is a major public health problem, affecting 30.3 million Americans, or as many as 9.4 percent of the general population. But, did you know that diabetes affects up to 30 percent of people with Hashimoto’s? Many autoimmune conditions share a common root cause and can be co-occurring — and diabetes and Hashimoto’s are …
Hacking Hashimoto's
Is Hashimoto’s a Surgical Disease?
I recently learned that Dr. Ivan Guldvog, a surgeon in Norway is conducting a clinical trial on the effect of a total thyroidectomy for people with Hashimoto’s. A total thyroidectomy is a complete surgical removal of the thyroid gland. This procedure has traditionally been performed for people with Graves’ disease, large goiters, and for people with thyroid …
Root Cause Recommended Resources
Thyroid Pharmacist Resources My articles are where I try to share what’s worked best for me, my clients and readers, as well as the latest research. My Hashimoto's Root Cause book, which focuses on restoring immune balance and feeling better with Hashimoto’s (over 1000 reviews!). My Optimizing Thyroid Medications eBook, which focuses on restoring …
A Hashimoto’s Gift Giving Guide
I'm sending this post from sunny Dominican Republic, where I'm currently boosting my Vitamin D levels naturally :-) This year, I've had to do a little Christmas shopping "hacking" as I decided to take a pre-holiday trip with my hubby, so this didn't leave me much time for holiday shopping. Thus I bought most of my gifts online. I’ve always enjoyed giving …
What’s Really Going On In Hashimoto’s?
Hashimoto's is more than just hypothyroidism. Most patients with Hashimoto's will present with acid reflux, nutrient deficiencies, anemia, intestinal permeability, food sensitivities, gum disorders and hypoglycemia in addition to the “typical” hypothyroid symptoms such as weight gain, cold intolerance, hair loss, fatigue, and constipation. The body …
Gift Ideas For Hashimoto’s Health
I’ve always considered giving meaningful, thoughtful gifts to people I love to be an art! I’ve taken months to ponder just the right gifts for my friends and family members, considered their tastes, preferences and even keep a special dedicated notebook to note down hints from conversations or observing them throughout the year. But not everyone is an …
My Challenges and Finding Dr. Right
If you’ve been following me for some time, you may have heard that I lived in Amsterdam for awhile. My husband received an opportunity of a lifetime to lead up his company’s European efforts. He has dreamed about living abroad ever since his family hosted a Swiss exchange student when he has a little boy. I grew up in Poland and moved to the United States …
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