by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Mar 29, 2016 | Thyroid Blog
If you’ve been googling how to manage your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, chances are you’re heard of leaky gut. Leaky gut is what it sounds like — the lining of the intestines have become “leaky,” allowing undigested foods, bacteria, and other undesirables into the...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jul 14, 2015 | Thyroid Blog
One of the primary things we look for when someone has Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism is leaky gut, a condition in which the intestinal wall is damaged, as it is usually a key factor. Autoimmunity is an extremely common disorder today in which the immune system attacks...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Aug 6, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
Leaky gut conjures unpleasant imagery of intestinal contents spilling into the body. Unfortunately, that is pretty much what happens, and the results are a wide array of chronic health issues. When compounds from the intestines pass through a damaged gut wall into the...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jul 23, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
Headed for the donut tray at the AA meeting? It’s not uncommon for people recovering from alcoholism or other addictions to report a ravenous sweet tooth. Alcohol is essentially fermented sugar and is frequently mixed with something sweet, so the alcoholic goes into...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Feb 19, 2014 | Thyroid Blog
If you’re following the strict leaky gut or autoimmune diet, you may have noticed nightshades are on the list of foods to avoid. Many common and much-loved vegetables belong to the nightshade family, including eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet and hot peppers (but...
