Many people have asked me if Hashimoto’s is genetic, and if so, is there anything we can do about our genes? We know that there is a genetic component to …
Triggers
Reversing Autoimmunity and the Perfect Storm
Three Factors Need to be Present for Autoimmunity to Develop There is not just one event that causes autoimmunity, but instead, a series of events has to line …
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 …
For The Skeptical Scientists Like Me
Celiac, Hashimoto's, and Gluten Question from one of my fellow skeptical scientists… I received this question and, being a skeptical scientist myself, I was …
Common Questions, Misconceptions, and Myths of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
This guest post was originally posted in February of 2015, based on recommendations by Magdalena Wszelaki, Thyroid Diet Coach. I have since developed new …
Hashimoto’s and Our Emotions
When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2009, I set out on a journey to discover the root cause of my condition by figuring out the lifestyle factors and …
