Functional med alternatives to NSAIDs with Hashi’s
If you complain of mild to moderate pain a doctor will freely prescribe NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, they are not benign as you think, especially if taken long [...]
What your gut bacteria (and overall health) need to thrive
You can eat fermented foods every day and take all the probiotic supplements you want, but if you aren’t also feeding those intestinal bacteria what they want, you could be [...]
Travel tips to prevent Hashimoto’s thyroid flares
Although managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism requires us extra care with diet, stress levels, sleep, and exertion, that doesn’t mean making travel off limits. Many people with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism have learned how [...]
Exercise throat muscles for snoring with Hashimoto’s
Snoring happens when the tissues and muscles become too “floppy” during sleep and vibrate. Researchers found simply exercising those muscles to maintain their tone can help reduce snoring. Some people [...]
Focus on exercise, not weight loss!
If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, then chances are you know what’s it like to struggle with weight gain. Do you dread going to the doctor because you know they [...]
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 [...]
Gluten is the first thing to go with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism diagnosis
Hypothyroidism has received a lot of attention online since the publication of Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms by Datis Kharrazian in 2009. While many facets should be addressed in [...]
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, [...]
Suffer from thyroid or hormone disorders? Eat real food!
When you’re starting on a new health journey to manage thyroid or hormone disorders, knowing what to eat can seem confusing. For starters, there is a ton of conflicting advice [...]