Weight gain can be one of the most challenging symptoms to get under control when you are dealing with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. I frequently work with clients that have previously cleaned up their diet but still struggle with their weight. Many times they will lose some weight, but then weight loss slows down. [...]
Ever felt butterflies in your tummy when you’re nervous or suffered from digestive problems during periods of stress and anxiety? This is a sign of the link between the gut and the brain, which we’re only just starting to learn more about. According to research, your brain and your gut are very interlinked and can [...]
No doubt you’ve heard of probiotics but you may not be so sure about how they could benefit you. Probiotics are live strains of microorganisms that can even out the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. If there is an imbalance and bad bacteria have been able to start taking over, it’s [...]
Have you got dry skin that seems to need a ton of moisturizer to stop it cracking and flaking? There can be a few factors involved in causing dry skin but sometimes, it can be linked to autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is one example of an autoimmune condition that mostly affects the skin (although it can [...]
Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular in the clean-eating movement, and for all the right reasons. It has proven to help women who have thyroid conditions, too. It's common with hypothyroidism to experience low energy, low metabolism, dry skin, digestive issues, and joint pain. Not only does collagen provide protein for soothing achy joints and [...]
If you are looking to reverse Hashimoto's, it is important to find the root cause of this autoimmune condition. A very common root cause of autoimmunity and Hashimoto's are food sensitivities. Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I'm not talking [...]
One of the common root causes I find to clients' Hashimoto's not going completely into remission is Yeast (Candidia) overgrowth. This is a root cause that needs to be explored if you think you have done everything to reverse your thyroid condition, but have not resolved it completely. Candida albicans Candida albicans are tiny yeast [...]
Unsung Heroes Everyone is focused on what they eat, but what about how they digest? People have a general idea of what digestive enzymes are, but not many have considered the scope of their importance and the role they play for overall health. Consider digestive enzymes especially if you have a thyroid issue. What They [...]
The renowned Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, is well known for his belief that “all disease begins in the gut”. And we now know that a leaky gut is probably involved in many autoimmune conditions. This is why functional medicine has such a strong focus on healing the gut as one of the steps for treating autoimmune [...]
