Doctor’s Blog
How stress is hard on the body when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Many cases of chronic disease such as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism can be linked to stress, even if that stress is more physical than psychological. About two-thirds of doctor’s visits are for stress-related complaints. How can stress causes diseases such as Hashimoto’s...
PCOS: The causes and consequences with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common female hormonal imbalance today. PCOS has far reaching consequences, including an increased risk of autism in offspring. The good news it may be reversible through diet and lifestyle changes. PCOS is a condition...
Do you need supplements if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
It’s a common argument: “You don’t need to take supplements if you eat a good diet.” Although a good diet is foundational to good health, supplements play an instrumental role in managing your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. People who don’t understand the value of...
Hashimoto’s and wide awake at 3 or 4 a.m.?
Are you often wide awake around 3 or 4 a.m., your mind racing with anxiety, but then collapsing into a near coma in the late afternoon? This maddening cycle of waking up and falling asleep at inconvenient hours is often relieved by managing low blood sugar. Managing...
Embrace aging to stay youthful when you have Hashimoto’s
Aging can cause us to feel invisible and unwanted in a society that worships youth. However, the key to staying youthful into your latter years doesn’t lay in the hands of your hair stylist or medical spa, but instead in your attitude. If you have Hashimoto’s...
Hashimoto’s and low libido? Functional medicine tips
We often think of good Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism health in terms of TSH and antibody levels, but your libido is also an important indicator. If yours has gone missing, it could be a red flag that important underlying health issues still need to be addressed. People...