Replace diet soda addiction with a whole foods habit if you have Hashimoto’s
If you have Hashimoto's you know you need to kick the soda habit to manage your blood sugar, so why not just drink diet soda? It may be tempting, but [...]
Why you need to filter tap water if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Do you really need to filter your tap water, or is that just a marketing gimmick to sell water filters? Modern water treatment systems protect us from serious waterborne diseases [...]
Resources for autoimmune Hashimoto’s diet
The leaky gut diet, also known as the autoimmune diet or anti-inflammatory diet, plays an important role in managing Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. Removing inflammatory foods allows an inflamed and damaged gut to [...]
Have Hashimoto’s? How to get enough oxygen to your brain
Even though you can breathe normally your brain may not be getting enough oxygen, especially if your Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is not managed. Lack of oxygen in the brain is not [...]
How to avoid sitting disease when you have Hashimoto’s
Even if you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, researchers are increasingly finding just the act of sitting for long hours—something many of us are forced to do for [...]
Do you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and chronic pain? Go to the root cause
Chronic pain can drain you of energy, joy, and hope and make everyday activities seem like insurmountable obstacles. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, prescription pain meds, and steroids may bring temporary relief, [...]
Manage childhood obesity to lower Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism risk
Although no one allows their child to become overweight or obese on purpose, being heavy is hard on children. It saps self-esteem, makes physical activity harder, and predisposes children to [...]
Lack of sleep promotes weight gain when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
It's hard enough to lose weight when you're struggling with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. But did you know your sleep habits also affect weight loss? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, [...]
Have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and struggle with fatigue?
Do you feel like you’re tired all the time and depend on caffeine to function? Do you feel you always need extra sleep and never feel rested? Although fatigue is [...]
Retirement may be bad for your health if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Many people look forward to concluding a lifetime of work with retirement, but retirement can lead to a drastic decline in health, especially if you Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. Research shows that although retirement [...]