Doctor’s Blog
For moms with Hashimoto’s: Many girls’ ADHD misdiagnosed as depression and anxiety
Studies have shown that women with Hashimoto’s are at a higher risk of giving birth to a child who develops attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When we think of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) we think of the boys — they’ve received the...
Cholesterol is good for you even with Hashimoto’s
If you’re one of the many people with high cholesterol, you may have been prescribed statin drugs and told to eat a low-fat diet — the standard advice for decades. However, experts have now reviewed the research and found there is no link between heart disease and...
Loneliness is bad for Hashimoto’s health
Everyone feels lonely from time to time. Maybe you miss a party, move to a new city, or lack a close circle of friends. Ideally, loneliness is temporary, but when it becomes chronic, it can have far-reaching consequences for our health, especially if you have...
Is undiagnosed PTSD causing your chronic stress or fatigue with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism?
Are you chronically stressed out, chronically fatigued, or both? Are you careful about your diet and lifestyle but nothing works? You may want to consider whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) plays a role in your poor stress-handling ability. Untreated PTSD...
Recovering from sugar and alcohol hangovers when you have Hashimoto’s
With the promise of good intentions around the corner, the end of the year can turn into a downward spiral of too much sugar and alcohol. When you have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, this can turn into a triple whammy. It’s hard to get back on the healthy eating wagon,...
Don’t let travel derail your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism management
Managing Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is hard enough. Throw in holiday travel, staying with relatives, meals out, and exhaustion, and autoimmune management goes to a new level of difficulty. However, failing to follow your plan can wreck the holidays with symptom flares...