Arsenic levels in gluten-free foods by category
Recent studies have shown rice can be dangerously high in inorganic arsenic, particularly rice grown in the southern United States. This is bad news for gluten-free people who eat rice-based [...]
Your gluten-free diet may be exposing you to toxic levels of arsenic!
If you’re managing a thyroid or hormone disorder then you’re likely gluten-free and may be eating rice-based, gluten-free substitutes. Unfortunately, research is showing eating rice regularly can deliver high levels [...]
Everyday life is filled with toxins. Here’s how to stay healthy…
It’s nice to think eating organic food and using “green” household and body products keeps us toxin-free and helps us manage thyroid and hormone disorders. While those measures certainly help, [...]
Is the autoimmune paleo (AIP) diet making you feel worse?
Although the autoimmune paleo (AIP) diet is a well known foundation for managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, some people are dismayed to find embarking on it makes them feel worse. What gives? The sudden [...]
Is excess iron damaging your health?
Did you know too much iron is toxic and inflammatory? If you are working to manage hormone or thyroid disorders, make sure high iron levels aren’t sabotaging your efforts. (Likewise, [...]
Stress can wreck your hormones and cause PMS when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
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 [...]
Why Functional Medicine Lab Testing is So Important
Lab testing is foundational to functional medicine, and for good reason if you have a hormone or thyroid imbalance. It can show you what is causing your symptoms, if you [...]
Ditch the diet sodas if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
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. [...]
Anti-Inflammatory Detox Diet for Thyroid & Hormone Imbalances
If you have a thyroid or hormone imbalance and are trying to stay on track for 2017, it’s time to reboot your thyroid health with a detox diet. The autoimmune diet calms [...]
Is Stress Making You Sick? Try an Adrenal Stress Test!
You’ve probably heard it over and over: Stress can make your thyroid disease worse. But how do you know if your stress is high enough to be problematic for your [...]