Coffee enemas for Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
When most people hear the term “coffee enema” they think, “Oh, gross!” But before you click the back button, consider the following; coffee enemas have been known to: greatly relieve [...]
Got Hashimoto’s Avoid hidden gluten in medications and home and body products
So you’re officially gluten-free. You have your kitchen and shopping lists dialed in and you know how to look for hidden gluten in packaged foods. Ready to go! But wait -- did [...]
How to avoid hidden sources of gluten when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Congratulations, you’ve gone gluten free to better manage your Hashimoto's hypothyroidism! Perhaps you have celiac disease, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, both of which require avoidance of gluten for optimal health. You know [...]
Manage diabetes when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Anyone with diabetes knows it’s important to manage insulin levels. Functional medicine offers unique tools to manage insulin and blood sugar -- including diet, exercise, stress management, detoxification, and maximizing [...]
Got Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism? Encourage “thin” gut bacteria by eating more veggies
We’ve all heard that a high-fiber diet is good for health because it keeps the digestive system moving. As it turns out, fiber also plays a more important role than [...]
Hangover facts when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
It’s no secret that drinking too much alcohol can cause a hangover. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your body that could cause so much suffering? The facts [...]
How alkaline and acidic diets affect Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
You may have heard of the importance of an alkaline diet. It can help reduce acidity in the body and prevent bone demineralization, kidney stones, back pain, muscle wasting, hypertension, [...]
Cholesterol often wrong target in heart risk when you have Hashimoto’s
Everyone has heard that high cholesterol is bad for heart health. But as it turns out, the association between cholesterol and cardiovascular disease has been somewhat misrepresented. Doctors are starting [...]
Do you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Do you have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and chronic fatigue syndrome? Although Hashimoto's can cause fatigue, some people have both. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition of severe, chronic tiredness, is a [...]
Transition successfully to a special diet for Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Are you considering going on a special diet, such as the autoimmune Paleo diet, the leaky gut diet, the SCD diet, or the GAPS diet to manage Hashimoto's hypothyroidism? The [...]