Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular in the clean-eating movement, and for all the right reasons. It has proven to help women who have thyroid conditions, too. It's common with hypothyroidism to experience low energy, low metabolism, dry skin, digestive issues, and joint pain. Not only does collagen provide protein for soothing achy joints and [...]
If you are looking to reverse Hashimoto's, it is important to find the root cause of this autoimmune condition. A very common root cause of autoimmunity and Hashimoto's are food sensitivities. Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I'm not talking [...]
As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, I order and analyze blood work for my clients all of the time. I often come across people with vitamin D deficiencies. A large percentage of these people also suffer from autoimmune diseases, like Hashimoto's and Grave's Disease. This is no coincidence; there is a correlation between autoimmune diseases and [...]
I recently had a conversation with a new client, Lauren. She has hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. During the conversation, she told me that several months ago, she was heading out to a movie with friends one evening when she became aware of a strange feeling in her body. She said she was sure she had completed [...]
I am sure that you have read one of my blog posts or seen one of my videos talking about how important it is to remove toxins from every aspect of your life when you are reversing thyroid conditions. In this blog, I am going to help you to replace toxic sunscreens with natural alternatives. [...]
The power and impact of thyroid function cannot be overstated. It controls our most integral and vital organs, such as the heart, brain, liver, kidney, and skin. It is also in charge of healthy and balanced human growth and development. Despite the wideness of the thyroid’s impact, the reasons and triggers of thyroid dysfunction are [...]
Weight gain is most often blamed on the one primary culprit: food intake. Let’s end the misconception, though, and look at a more accurate reason behind putting on unhealthy amounts of weight. Weight loss resistance is exacerbated by other situations like nutritional deficiencies or toxicity caused by an excess of certain nutrients, inflammation, stress on [...]
Reducing inflammation is a necessary step in reversing your thyroid condition, especially if you have Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Inflammation can be super helpful in the short-term and can protect the body against injury and illness. But when it’s chronic, it can contribute to a ton of health problems. Your diet can play a huge [...]
Heard of Moringa before? You might want to go and get some after reading this.... Moringa seems to have qualities that help regulate the thyroid gland. For example, individuals who have Hashimoto's could possibly resolve their thyroid condition without medication with regular use of Moringa. Individuals with Grave’s Disease (an overactive thyroid) may find a [...]
If you would describe someone who is hyper, that person is probably always moving and going, can't sit still, talks incessantly and is a bundle of energy. Children diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder have a hard time focusing their thoughts and actions, and sometimes act out physically because they need an outlet for their energy. The [...]
