The renowned Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, is well known for his belief that “all disease begins in the gut”. And we now know that a leaky gut is probably involved in many autoimmune conditions. This is why functional medicine has such a strong focus on healing the gut as one of the steps for treating autoimmune [...]
In today’s world, we are constantly on the go, a steady state “busy-ness” is the norm, and we’re always running from one responsibility to the next - literally! So, it’s no wonder that physical fatigue is such a common complaint. The good news is that there are some really simple (and natural) ways to increase [...]
There may be something lurking within your gut, when and where you least expect it. You’re probably already in tune with keeping the large intestine healthy, balanced and well- populated with good bacteria (got probiotics?). But, what about the health of the small intestine that is located before it in the digestive tract? The truth [...]
Autoimmune disease is strongly linked to an excessive immune response that encourages your body to attack itself. The body mistakes healthy cells for harmful threats and produces antibodies to fight them. This results in lots of unpleasant and debilitating symptoms that can have a major impact on day-to-day life. Here are some of the signs [...]
Constipation is a common symptom with hypothyroidism. Many functions of the body slow down when there isn't enough thyroid hormone present. Gut motility will commonly slow down because the muscle contractions in the gut aren't as strong as they should be, which causes constipation. Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea - it's when stool tends [...]
There is no one best diet for individuals that have thyroid conditions. Many times, food sensitivities must be addressed when you are dealing with autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto's. One of the best ways to figure out which foods you are sensitive to is by doing an elimination diet. Our digestive system is a huge [...]
You may have heard that you should not eat cruciferous vegetables because they are goitrogenic foods. Kale and broccoli are two examples of cruciferous vegetables. Eating too many servings of cruciferous vegetables may interfere with thyroid hormone production. It is advantageous to eat cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and kale, because of the health benefits [...]
One of the best things that you can do to heal your gut and reverse your thyroid condition is to eliminate processed foods from your diet. The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was - it came directly from nature - whether [...]
Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to add a lot of fat. Thickeners also tend to emulsify and stabilize foods they're added to. Emulsification allows fats [...]
Hashimotos, which is an autoimmune condition where you immune system attacks your thyroid, can be set off from having a leaky gut. (Approximately 90% of hypothyroid conditions are due to Hashimoto's.) It is important to understand what leaky gut is and how to heal it, if you are trying to reverse your thyroid condition. Leaky [...]
