In recent years, there has been a spotlight on using essential oils as a tool to support everything from stress relief, to immune protection and sleep aid. Though they have been used for millennia, the science behind essential oil use is becoming better understood, and their application for a variety of ailments and conditions is becoming more and more …
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Mindfulness & Meditation for Thyroid Health
When I set out on the road to recovery from Hashimoto’s, I invested countless hours in finding the right diet, experimenting with supplements, and adjusting my medications to feel better. And for a long time, those things worked! I had more energy, my hair started to grow back, my acid reflux went away, and I found myself more productive than ever. I even …
Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Health?
Those of us with Hashimoto’s often blame our thyroid for the many signs and symptoms we experience. Hair loss? Thyroid! Weight gain? THYROID! Fatigue? It’s gotta be the thyroid! Treating hypothyroidism without treating the adrenals is one of the biggest reasons people continue to feel exhausted despite receiving treatment with thyroid hormones. Patients …
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Anxiety
The other day, I was speaking to a wonderful woman who was struggling with anxiety. She had already seen some major improvements with her Hashimoto’s through the use of thyroid medications as well as eating a Paleo diet, yet she was still struggling with anxiety. I know anxiety was a huge struggle for me as well as for many of my clients with thyroid …
Hypersomnia and Hashimoto’s
I often receive messages from clients, readers, and other health care professionals about people who are doing everything but are still struggling with their health. I’ve found that often times, it’s about going back to basics that I like to call the fundamental strategies to recovering health… One of the major fundamentals is sleep, which is our primary …
Hashimoto’s and Anxiety
What's Your Stress Response? Do you have anxiety or feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do you get panic attacks? Or feel awkward or uncomfortable in social situations? Do you have obsessive thoughts or behaviors? Do you have that busy mind that won't switch off, negative self-talk and/or problems sleeping? What about emotional or stress …
9 Ways to Hack Your Sleep for Optimal Health and Rest
Getting adequate rest is crucial for healing, but often people with Hashimoto's will struggle with insomnia, unrefreshed sleep, blood sugar imbalances, and multiple awakenings throughout the night. I used to wake up drenched in sweat until I tried adding healthy fats to my diet, and going to bed before your second wind is a biggie for people with fatigue and …
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