Got seasonal allergies? Fix your gut
When the sneezing, sniffling, and runny eyes of springtime kick in, most people grab for the allergy pills, antihistamines, and eye drops. But did you know you can greatly relieve [...]
Autoimmune heart disease: Concerns with Hashimoto’s
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11 percent of the population. For the majority of people, heart disease is driven by diet and [...]
Study shows sugars and processed carbs addictive
Scientists may have confirmed what millions of us could have already told you: One cookie is too many and 20 are not enough. Many people have found they can go [...]
Caring for yourself when you’re a caregiver with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
While we focus on cures for disease, patient health, and tools for recovery, one important aspect of health care often goes overlooked: the caregivers. These are the folks who typically manage [...]
7 Things That Cause Adrenal Fatigue When You Have Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism
Feel tired all the time? Although Hashimoto's hypothyroidism can cause fatigue, you also may suffer from adrenal fatigue, a condition in which the body has difficulty meeting the demands of [...]
Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism sufferers: Why sleep is more difficult for women
Is there a torture worse than hitting the sack exhausted from a long day only to toss and turn for hours, unable to fall asleep? Or perhaps you fall asleep [...]
Chew more slowly and thoroughly for better thyroid health
Gandhi’s advice to chew your drink and drink your food has stood the test of time. Although what you eat is important when supporting Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, how you eat deserves [...]
Mother’s Hashimoto’s may raise risk of child’s autism–how to lower risk
While practitioners of functional medicine have long understood the link between the health of a mother’s immune system and the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, asthma, [...]
Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism—20 percent of diabetics are “type 1.5”
Do you have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes?Although insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes get pinned on diet and lifestyle choices, in some cases these disorders could be associated [...]
Insulin resistance, thyroid disease and the connection to Alzheimer’s.
Do you feel sleepy or have intense cravings for sugar after meals? Are you a woman whose hair is thinning, yet you’re growing facial hair? Are you a man who [...]