by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Dec 1, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
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...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Nov 16, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
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...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Oct 28, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
For people with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, avoiding gluten is essential to avoid an immune reaction. Gluten is found in many foods, including wheat. At Carolinas Thyroid Institute, we give patients needed information about eliminating inflammatory foods to avoid...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Oct 13, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
One of the many downsides to a modern junk food diet low in vegetables is that it makes your body too acidic. The human body must maintain a healthy pH for optimal cellular function. When it’s too acidic, diseases take root. Being too acidic is pro-inflammatory works...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Oct 7, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
If you handle store receipts or use plastics (who doesn’t?), brace yourself for some disturbing new findings about BPA (bisphenol-A), the toxin in plastics and store receipts, especially if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. A new study shows BPA is linked with an...
