by Jennifer Reid | Nov 25, 2018 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
If you are on an elimination diet for your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, the holidays might be a source of serious anxiety. Sticking to a specialized diet can be enough of a challenge on a normal day. When we add in travel, unfamiliar restaurants and grocery...
by Jennifer Reid | Oct 26, 2018 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
Your doctor says you have hypothyroidism and this explains feeling like crap, the crazy weight gain, and your distressing hair loss. But how do you know if Hashimoto’s is causing your hypothyroidism? Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system is...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 22, 2018 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, how do you know if it’s caused by Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid disease? Although about 90 percent of hypothyroidism cases in the United States are caused by Hashimoto’s, most doctors do not test for it. Why? Because it...
by Jennifer Reid | Apr 20, 2018 | Autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
One of the worst things about an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism is how alone it can make you feel. Most autoimmune diseases do not have outwardly obvious symptoms. People with Hashimoto’s, most of whom are women, also know not to complain lest...
by Jennifer Reid | Dec 15, 2017 | Hypothyroidism
If you want to ensure success in managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism with the autoimmune paleo (AIP) diet, studies show keeping a food diary can help with your success sticking to the diet. We know this from weight loss studies, in which those who kept a food...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 17, 2016 | Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
Your doctor says your hypothyroid condition has been treated, but do you still suffer from symptoms of low thyroid function? Fatigue Weight gain Hair loss Constipation Depression Memory loss Cold hands and feet If so, you may suffer from Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune...