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Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Hashimoto’s

Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Hashimoto’s?

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The use of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and sucralose has exploded over the last two decades. So much so that data from NHANES shows that up to 30% of adults report having low-calorie sweeteners daily [1]! Since the time that these artificial sweeteners have been released and used by the general population, there has been …

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11 Yoga Poses for Better Thyroid Health

11 Yoga Poses for Better Thyroid Health

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Is yoga going to transform your thyroid into a hormone-producing machine to the point that you no longer need thyroid medication? Probably not… But is stretching your body, improving your flexibility [1], enhancing lymphatic flow [2], and encouraging more blood flow to your thyroid gland going to hurt? Definitely not [3].  For this reason, yoga …

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should you take ashwagandha if you have hashimoto's

Ashwagandha and Hashimoto’s: Helpful or Harmful?

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Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.   Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …

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