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 [...]
Artificial sweeteners increase health risks with Hashi’s
If you use artificial sweeteners to avoid gaining weight, you’re not only wasting your time but also possibly causing future health problems, according to a new study. If you have [...]
Hypothyroidism and low blood pressure health risks
Most people worry about high blood pressure, and with good reason as it portends numerous health risks. However, low blood pressure brings a different set of problems, such as reduced [...]
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 [...]
Why female Hashi’s patients choose functional medicine
It doesn’t take long once you learn about functional medicine to realize it attracts primarily women. Why? Chronic disorders affect more women than men and conventional medicine’s treatment of women [...]
Putting coconut oil into proper context with Hashimoto’s
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently announced coconut oil is bad for you. (This is the same advisory organization that endorses breakfast cereals loaded with sugars and artificial additives.) If [...]
Feminine products loaded with toxins
Sadly, millions of women and girls absorb high levels of toxins every month thanks to lax manufacturing standards of tampons and sanitary pads. These products are loaded with highly absorbable [...]
Fatty liver — the culprit is not dietary fat
If you have an autoimmune condition and struggle with excess weight or high blood sugar, your blood tests show may also show fatty liver (high liver enzymes). Although fatty liver [...]