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 …
Do you want a simple way to decrease your risk of Hashimoto’s by 22% just by using 2 supplements? Out of all autoimmune diseases out there, Hashimoto’s still remains one of the most difficult to treat and difficult to diagnose. A big part of the reason for this is that doctors aren’t too worried about the …
The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system. Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues! When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack. If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …
Looking for some AIP-friendly dinners to help put your Hashimoto’s at ease? I have you covered… If this is the first time you have heard about AIP, let me fill you in: AIP stands for the autoimmune protocol and it’s a popular diet used to help treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It’s a restrictive diet that removes …
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 …
If you were to ask your doctor what to do about your thyroid antibodies they would shrug their shoulders and tell you not to worry about them. This is because, from their perspective, there’s nothing they can do about them. Obviously, this isn’t the case, though, which is why we are having this discussion. There …
Does it feel like there are no good treatments available for patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? It’s not in your head, it’s the truth. Despite Hashimoto’s being the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries, there are VERY few treatments available for this condition. Before you get worked up, let me explain: Yes, we have treatments …
I hate to re-hash one of the most overused statements of all time, but I’m going to anyway: As the saying goes… “all disease begins in the gut”. Now, don’t take this literally because it’s not true that every disease begins in the gut. But it’s definitely true that the gut plays a role in …
This 7-day meal plan is expertly designed to provide you with thyroid-nourishing ingredients (zinc, selenium, iodine, tyrosine, and plenty of bioactive compounds) that will help reduce inflammation, support thyroid gland function, and help you get your thyroid antibodies under control if you have Hashimoto’s. Every meal is dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free and includes roughly 1,800 …
Struggling with Hashimoto’s? If so, you may be making one (or more) common mistakes that are dragging down your thyroid. Keep reading to see the most common daily habits that trigger fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, and brain fog. But don’t get discouraged because there are simple fixes for every single one: #1. Taking Your Thyroid …
