Doctor’s Blog
Seasonal allergy relief starts with the gut
Do beautiful spring days have you cooped up inside, sneezing and sniffing miserably? Before reaching for the antihistamines, consider the role your gut health plays in allergy symptoms. Allergies actually begin long before the hallmark symptoms of sniffling, sneezing,...
Not just for children—using play for hypothyroidism
While the importance of play for children is well understood, many don’t realize it’s a necessary form of stress relief for adults, making it a useful tool in the management of Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. One also could argue it’s the most enjoyable part of a...
More than half of all cancers preventable—Hashimoto’s link
You never know when those persistent Hashimoto's hypothyroid symptoms might save your life. An autoimmune thyroid disease is a warning signal the body is out of balance. By managing your Hashimoto's hypothyroidism with nutritional and lifestyle interventions, you may...
A Gluten Free Diet Is Not Enough
For many people, a gluten-free diet erases all their chronic health problems like a magic wand. For others, it doesn't make a dent, despite a proven gluten intolerance. What gives? A diet that also eliminates dairy, grains, and other foods may be necessary, along with...
Fight Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism with glutathione recycling
The term “antioxidant” has become popular in a multitude of products from acai to dark chocolate, but the most important antioxidant is the one made by your body: glutathione. Sufficient glutathione is vital for combating autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's...
Trans fats and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism: Trans fats shrink the brain, increase risk of dementia
A recent study found a diet high in trans fats shrinks the brain and increases the risk of dementia, making them a poor choice for people with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. The brain depends on proper thyroid function, and a brain-healthy diet is paramount for...