In the world of functional medicine, we often hear that all disease starts in the gut. (This assertion is attributed to Hippocrates, the Greek founder of medicine himself, who lived over 2000 years ago.) When looking for root causes of Hashimoto’s, we often uncover imbalances in the gut, whether it be Candida, SIBO, leaky gut, or other conditions. A few …
Probiotics
The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s
When I was first searching for a healing plan for Hashimoto’s, I learned about the important role of gut health in autoimmune disorders — and how replenishing it with probiotics and fermented foods can help bring gut health back into balance. According to research, every person with an autoimmune disorder has something called intestinal permeability, also …
The Importance of Gut Health
What if I told you that the persistent bloating and stomach pain you’re experiencing could be your greatest ally on your road to recovery? I’ve personally come a long way on my journey with Hashimoto’s over the years and hope to never return to the days when I was experiencing a long list of symptoms, including digestive problems, exhaustion, hair loss, …
Strategies to Overcome Hair Loss with Hashimoto’s
For many of us women, hair loss can be a distressing symptom that we experience with Hashimoto’s. In many ways, our hair represents our femininity. When we experience hair loss, we feel that we are losing some of our sense of self. Every time we brush our hair or look in the mirror, we are met with a constant reminder that something is off in our bodies and …
Using Enzymes to Overcome Hashimoto’s
“Bad digestion is at the root of all evil,” said Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician who is considered to be the father of modern medicine. Although he was born in 460 BC, I think he was onto something! People with Hashimoto’s usually have a combination of nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, adrenal dysfunction, gut infections, and an impaired …
Common Questions About Supplements and Your Thyroid
Which supplements do you recommend? As a pharmacist, I’m picky about my supplements. Some may have allergenic fillers; some are poorly absorbed, and others don’t have what they say the do. When looking for a supplement, be sure to pick one that is gluten and dairy free. There are many excellent supplement companies; my favorite brand is the professional …
Infections and Hashimoto’s
Molecular Mimicry—An Autoimmune Theory Molecular mimicry is the theory that bacterial cells or other microbial “triggers” have a similar appearance to the cells that make up parts of our physiology or “self” antigens. When an infection occurs, these infectious cells are recognized as foreign. This is really great for getting rid of the infections, but …
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