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The 5 Stages of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Did you know that most cases of thyroid disease are autoimmune in nature? (1). Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that happens to affect the thyroid gland. When this destruction goes on long enough, the person will lose their ability to produce thyroid hormone.

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Strategies to Overcome Anxiety with Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Anxiety was one of the most challenging and disempowering symptoms I experienced when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. I had always been an outspoken, level-headed and calm person, but sometime in 2005, something called “new-onset anxiety” rocked my world. I’ll cover: Do your symptoms indicate you have anxiety?

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6 Root Causes Behind Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I often get messages from people with Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases, that say: “Thanks for your efforts, but I’ve already tried everything. Everyone with autoimmunity, including those with Hashimoto’s, will experience some degree of intestinal permeability (also known as leaky gut). How can your work help me?”

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Top 9 Takeaways From 2232 People With Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I had been told that the only way to improve my health was to become dependent on thyroid medications, but I knew there had to be another way to feel my best and thrive. Then in 2015, I realized that we, the thyroid community, have the power to conduct our own research! Optimal ranges for thyroid hormone levels.

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The Best Diet For Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Having learned about the connection between food and autoimmune disease, I excitedly re-tested my TPO antibodies. I also became more tired, and my anxiety worsened. Soy has been linked with autoimmune thyroid disorders, and gluten-free junk foods, bread, cereals, and soy milk can have an incredibly high glycemic index. [1]

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Top 10 Thyroid Tests and How to Interpret Them

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In my clinical experience, I’ve seen many cases of thyroid problems go undiagnosed (or misdiagnosed) because most doctors don’t perform a comprehensive test panel. My thyroid condition was missed completely, leading me to deal with needless “mystery” symptoms like chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, and many others, for far too long!

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

So, I set out on a journey to find the root cause of my disease. In this article, you’ll learn more about: Why we have nutrient deficiencies. A lack of sufficient thyroid hormones can also lead to nutrient deficiencies, as it makes nutrient extraction from food more difficult and less efficient. (11)