Each week, I get thousands of thoughtful questions from my readers. I’m so grateful for each and every one of them, but sometimes I feel like there is just not enough time in the day to respond to all of you personally, though I certainly do try. So, I thought I would share some of the most common questions I receive in the hope that someone else’s question …
TPO Antibodies
Thyroid Antibodies Part 1: An Early Warning for Thyroid Disease
We know that Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions develop due to three things. Genetic predisposition is one of those. The other two, intestinal permeability and autoimmune triggers, must also be present, and they are - thankfully - things we can actually address and improve upon through lifestyle interventions. What’s common in Hashimoto’s and …
Top 10 Thyroid Tests and How to Interpret Them
Many cases of thyroid problems are missed because most doctors don’t perform a comprehensive test panel. I spent almost a decade undiagnosed because I only had one marker tested and my thyroid diagnosis was missed completely, leading me to deal with needless symptoms like chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, and many others for far too long! If you …
Do You Have Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s or Both?
Did you know 95% of hypothyroid patients also have Hashimoto's? I often get messages from readers who say that they have hypothyroidism but not Hashimoto's. However, often they have BOTH. What is the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s? Hypothyroidism, by definition, is a clinical state. It is a state of low levels of thyroid hormone in …
Hashimoto’s and Pregnancy
This guest post was originally posted in February of 2015, based on personal experience provided by Dana Trentini, Hypothyroid Mom. I have since developed new articles and resources for Hashimoto’s that might be helpful for you. For the latest information on pregnancy, please visit the following: Pregnancy Announcement Best Advice from Hashimama's …
New Tobacco Derived Supplement That Reduces Hashimoto’s Antibodies
Please note that Anatabine is not available at this time. In doing research for my thyroid condition, I found that smoking tobacco reduced the risk of Hashimoto’s, but that it often made the outcomes of Graves' disease much worse. I have heard from many former smokers who reported that indeed their Hashimoto's symptoms started around the time they …
Is It Possible to Recover Thyroid Function in Hashimoto’s?
Are Thyroid Medications Lifelong? Most physicians and endocrinologists will say that in Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism is irreversible and ends with complete thyroid cell damage, leading to a lifelong requirement of thyroid hormone medications. However, this isn't true! It has been reported that thyroid function spontaneously returned in 20% of patients …
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