Did you know too much iron is toxic and inflammatory? If you are working to manage Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, make sure high iron levels aren’t sabotaging your efforts. (Likewise, low iron levels can also make it difficult or impossible to heal.) Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which the body absorbs too much dietary iron. It…
New research shows increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can boost your well-being in as little as two weeks. Although the study didn’t explain why, previous studies show eating more vegetables impacts brain, immune, and gut health — all of which affect your mood. When you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, this is an especially good reason…
Do you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and suffer from acid reflux, indigestion, slow gut transit time, or feeling like there’s a brick in your stomach after eating? Or perhaps you’re on a restricted diet for a chronic health condition but still react to an ever shrinking list of foods. If so, you need to work on…
When you’re starting on a new health journey to manage Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, knowing what to eat can seem confusing. For starters, there is a ton of conflicting advice out there, with proponents of each diet insisting their diet is the healthiest. The truth is, the best diet depends on which one works best for you.…
For some women, their monthly period is no big deal. For others, it’s a grueling journey through depression, anxiety, irritability, pain, and more. If you think premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is too awful to be natural, you’re right — PMS is a symptom of a hormone imbalance often caused by too much stress. This imbalance can…
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…
https://vimeo.com/199386318/settings Thyroid Answers Podcast #4: Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss Drs. Eric and Erica discuss the challenges people with hypothyroidism have with weight loss. They discuss the difference between weight loss, fat loss, and the connection with thyroid hormones. The doctors dig into the reasons people with hypothyroidism struggle to maintain a healthy weight. There…
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…