Most people worry about high blood pressure, and with good reason as it portends numerous health risks. However, low blood pressure brings a different set of problems, such as reduced brain function and increased mortality risk. If the upper or lower number deviates by more than 10 from 120/80, it pays to be aware low…
Snoring happens when the tissues and muscles become too “floppy” during sleep and vibrate. Researchers found simply exercising those muscles to maintain their tone can help reduce snoring. Some people with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism also experience snoring due to swelling of the thyroid in the neck and increased weight gain from low metabolism, so managing your…
If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, then chances are you know what’s it like to struggle with weight gain. Do you dread going to the doctor because you know they will pin your health problems on your weight? Or maybe you quit going to the doctor all together to avoid feeling embarrassed and ashamed. Because the…
It doesn’t take long once you learn about functional medicine to realize it attracts primarily women. Why? Chronic disorders affect more women than men and conventional medicine’s treatment of women often ranges from disappointing to dehumanizing. Millions of women who suffer from Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism learn this first-hand when their symptoms go unaddressed despite medication. Conventional…
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently announced coconut oil is bad for you. This is the same advisory organization that endorses breakfast cereals loaded with sugars and artificial additives. If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, you need to know more about this recommendation as coconut oil could be beneficial for you. It’s important to look at…
Sadly, millions of women and girls absorb high levels of toxins every month thanks to lax manufacturing standards of tampons and sanitary pads. These products are loaded with highly absorbable industrial contaminants — the body takes in more toxins through the vaginal wall than through ingestion. Manufacturers are not required to list the ingredients used…
When you’re working to manage your autoimmune Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, you’ll come across recommendations for supplements to help you tame inflammation, support adrenal health, and help repair the gut. It’s important to know a little bit about supplement quality. The United States enjoys liberal access to nutritional supplements. We can buy virtually any supplement from multiple…
Aging gracefully when you have Hashimoto’s is all about taking care of your mitochondria — the little energy factories in each cell. As we get older, their function can start to diminish, which plays a key role in aging of the body. However, new research has shown a little-known strategy to boost the longevity and function of…
If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and struggle with excess weight or high blood sugar, your blood tests show may also show fatty liver (high liver enzymes). Although fatty liver has no overt symptoms, a liver filled with fat hinders detoxification, promotes inflammation, may increase gallstones and increases heart attack risk. So a fatty liver means eat…
For decades the diet industry has conned consumers into thinking good diet products are low in fat. This led to a boon in creation of low-fat, high-carbohydrate, and often high-sugar “diet” products that promote fat storage, prevent fat burning, increase cravings, and raise inflammation. Not only can diet foods make you fatter, they can also…