Lab testing is foundational to functional medicine, and for good reason if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. It can show you what is causing your symptoms, if you are headed toward other autoimmune diseases (even if you don’t have symptoms), track the progress of your protocol, and motivate you to stick with your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism protocol. Lab…
Does stuff really leak out of your intestines when you have leaky gut? The truth is, contents of the small intestine escape through the wall into the bloodstream. This can trigger many different inflammatory disorders and flare up your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, making it difficult to manage. Leaky gut is associated with symptoms including: Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism…
The placebo effect is a target of ridicule but studies show it has become increasingly effective in recent years, particularly in the United States, where drugs for pain, depression, anxiety sometimes barely outmatch placebos. This is good news for people with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Fortunately, researchers have decided to study how and why the placebo effect works. By embracing the…
Millions of people drink diet soda in the belief they’re better for you and are preventing weight gain, and the soda industry invests millions of dollars to perpetuate this belief. Research, however, paints a different picture — diet sodas are dangerous and can make you fat. If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, make sure to leave…
If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and over indulged during the holidays, it’s time to reboot your thyroid health with a detox diet. The autoimmune diet calms inflammation, stimulates repair and recovery, and boosts energy while preventing hunger. It also helps tame Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and repair leaky gut. Remove foods that flare Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism Many foods people eat daily…
You’ve probably heard it over and over: Stress can make your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism worse. But how do you know if your stress is high enough to be problematic foryour thyroid health? It’s helpful to know some signs and about the adrenal stress test. Severe stress can either cause you to be fatigued all the time,…
You may have noticed the term “functional medicine” becoming more popular. What is functional medicine, how is it different from regular medicine, and why is it important to know about when managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)? Functional medicine addresses Hashimoto’s by looking at the root causes rather than masking symptoms with…
If you have Hashimoto’s and also struggle with being sleepy after eating and always hungry, you may suffer from insulin resistance, which raises your risk for diabetes. The good news the same simple dietary and exercise tips that reverse insulin resistance can also help you manage your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. If you have Hashimoto’s, how do…