Doctor’s Blog
HASHIMOTO’S HYPOTHYROIDISM AND TROUBLE WITH CONCENTRATION AND MEMORY
Brain challenges are common with Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroid Disease. Every cell in the brain, as well as every cell in the entire body, relies on thyroid hormone to function properly.Neurons (nerve cells) are the communication network of the brain. Healthy...
read moreCAN HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE BE CURED?
A Hashimoto's patient is given thyroid hormone (either synthetic or natural), because her damaged thyroid can no longer produce enough hormone. Unfortunately, taking more thyroid hormone doesn't "cure" someone with the disease, in the same way that taking replacement...
read moreIS IODINE HELPFUL FOR HASHIMOTO’S HYPOTHYROIDISM?
The question about whether iodine is beneficial or harmful for Hashimoto's patients requires more than a short answer. Among Functional Medicine practitioners, there is a wide range of opinions about existing iodine research. Some doctors use various forms of iodine...
read moreHAVE HASHIMOTO’S AND GALLBLADDER TROUBLE? IT MIGHT BE GLUTEN
Gallbladder surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries today. Did you know simply going gluten-free may lower the risk of needing gallbladder surgery? This may be especially true if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Gluten sensitivity is linked with...
read moreSILICONE/SALINE IMPLANTS AND HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE
If you developed Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism after breast implant surgery, or if you have Hashimoto’s and are considering breast implants, take note that both silicone and saline can make you sick.Not only can breast implants break down, leak, or burst, but the body’s...
read moreHASHIMOTO’S DISEASE, THANKSGIVING, AND INFLAMMATORY TRIGGERS
For people with Hashimoto's Disease, a post-election Thanksgiving with a politically-diverse family could bring unwanted inflammatory triggers, such as anger, stress, and fear. These strong negative emotions can overwhelm a challenged immune system and worsen classic...
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