The Thyroid Pharmacist

APRIL 28, 2023

I’ve shared articles on pain and will be sharing one on carpal tunnel soon as well.) Being a Root Cause detective, I learned that muscle weakness, pain and muscle loss were common symptoms for people with Hashimoto’s. I had so many frustrating symptoms, including anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 25, 2022

There’s another breast condition that’s been shown to be connected to Hashimoto’s – fibrocystic breasts. (5) 6) If you’ve read my book, Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause , you will know that hormone imbalances, such as excess estrogen – also known as estrogen dominance – can trigger Hashimoto’s. (6). Fibrocystic Breast Facts.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 9, 2023

In fact, I would go so far as to say that identifying and eliminating triggering foods can be one of the most powerful interventions for people with Hashimoto’s. Interestingly, the IgG branch is also thought to be responsible for creating thyroid antibodies in many cases of Hashimoto’s.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It also supports our detoxification pathways (which are usually impaired in Hashimoto’s), as well as gut function. Additionally, it can help asthma, osteoporosis, oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and other concerns often seen in those with Hashimoto’s. Research has shown that NAC helps to reduce thyroid antibodies.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition to incorporating healing foods into my diet, I’ve also discovered many herbs and spices that can have profound benefits for healing. Black seed oil has been on my radar for some time, especially since clinical trials started being published, revealing some possible benefits for those of us with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In this article, I’d like to dig a bit deeper into answering questions about blood sugar, including: What are blood sugar imbalances? How do blood sugar imbalances impact Hashimoto’s? How Do Blood Sugar Imbalances Affect Hashimoto’s? Get off gluten and balance your blood sugar levels!”.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 4, 2023

I’ll expand a bit about two different genes that carry MTHFR variations, and I’ll break down the different test results and what they can mean, further down in the article. Furthermore, methylation issues can contribute to estrogen dominance , since excess estrogen must be eliminated through our detoxification system. [5]

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Dairy had been a daily staple in my diet. I’ve seen a strong connection between reflux and Hashimoto’s, and the two share many similar possible root causes, including food sensitivities, gut infections, and nutrient depletions. I drank bottles of Mylanta, and always had a bottle of Tums nearby. Yet, the acid reflux continued.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MARCH 24, 2023

It turns out, I was experiencing a common symptom of Hashimoto’s, known as brain fog. In this article, I’d like to dive a little deeper into: What brain fog is How brain fog is related to Hashimoto’s The connection between the gut and brain health The root cause approach to addressing brain fog What is Brain Fog?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 14, 2023

In this article, you will learn about: How LLLT works Existing LLLT research Some uses and benefits of LLLT for thyroid health Laser therapy in clinical settings and LED devices for at-home use Can Thyroid Tissue Really Regenerate? 1] Studies show that once the autoimmune attack ceases, the damaged thyroid has the ability to regenerate.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 21, 2022

I still have a copy of my lab results from 2008, before I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. If you suspect that you may have a thyroid condition, or know someone who does, this article will go over all of the most helpful tests that can help you identify a thyroid condition. According to this lab report, my TSH was at 4.5 ?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 30, 2023

Since the beginning of my Hashimoto’s journey, this medication has been on my radar – and in recent years, I have learned so much more about it. In 2015, I conducted a survey of over 2000 readers with Hashimoto’s , asking for the most helpful interventions in their health journeys. LDN is truly an intriguing drug. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 21, 2022

It took more than the implementation of the strategies above for me to resolve all my symptoms related to Hashimoto’s. While this is not technically an infection, SIBO does have a bacterial component and can be a trigger or exacerbating factor for Hashimoto’s! In this article, we’ll explore: What SIBO is and what causes it.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This is actually one of the most common abnormalities I see in people with Hashimoto’s. boulardii for children near the end of the article). boulardii has become one of my favorite supplements for restoring gut health, and poor gut health is a common root cause of Hashimoto’s. In this article, you will learn: What S.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 7, 2022

If you’ve been following me for a while, you will know that I often speak of going gluten and dairy free — this can be incredibly helpful for Hashimoto’s, as my survey of people with Hashimoto’s showed 88 and 80 percent of people reported feeling significantly better, respectively. In this article, we’ll discuss: What stevia is.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 28, 2022

When I was searching for answers on how to get my Hashimoto’s into remission and feel like myself again after so many years of frustrating symptoms, I started by analyzing my health timeline, and then investing in functional medicine testing. Unique dysbiosis patterns in Hashimoto’s. Sources of probiotic-rich foods.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 18, 2023

Turmeric can help those with autoimmunity and Hashimoto’s reduce inflammation, support the gut, and detoxify heavy metals from the body. [1] I am always fascinated by how we can incorporate the healing properties of food into our everyday lives! Pharmacognosy” is the term we use for the study of medicines derived from natural sources.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

In Part 1 of this article, How to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies , I discussed why thyroid antibodies are so important as an early warning for Hashimoto’s, what their significance is in Hashimoto’s, how to test for them, and how to properly monitor them. This is going to be very helpful for most people with Hashimoto’s.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

In this article, you will learn: How we are exposed to unhealthy air quality, indoors and outdoors. Toxins may even trigger Hashimoto’s!) Did you know that we breathe around 2,000 gallons of air each day? (1). Most of the time, we don’t think twice about what might be in that air — but it could actually be making us sick.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know, and I hope that this article will empower and inform you about some of the things you may (or may not) have heard about coffee — like its effects on the thyroid and the absorption of most thyroid medications, as well as possible contaminants and other implications for those with Hashimoto’s.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 6, 2023

I had worked and interned in various mental health settings as a pharmacy student for about 10 years, with the goal of specializing in psychopharmacology, before realizing that I had Hashimoto’s — and that perhaps there was more to treating mood disorders than a prescription pad. Root causes of depression.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 26, 2023

In fact, in a survey I did with 2,232 people with Hashimoto’s , 78 percent said they felt better after taking digestive enzymes. 2] While both of these roles are extremely important to our health, in this article I will be focusing solely on the exocrine pancreas and its role in supporting our digestive health.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 14, 2023

In honor of Father’s Day, I want to recirculate my original Men’s Health article — with some updates. This article is dedicated to all of the special men in your life. (I You may have seen this article last year, around this time — some things have changed!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 19, 2023

Overcoming Hashimoto’s became my personal life mission. I want to share the knowledge that I now have about Hashimoto’s, with the world! In this article, you are going to become knowledgeable in many facts about Hashimoto’s and the thyroid. Fast forward to today, and here I am: the Thyroid Pharmacist.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 19, 2022

I later learned that this was because I was unknowingly walking around with four different gut infections, including Helicobacter pylori , which is connected to both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease and can cause new onset food sensitivities! In this article, I’ll dive a little bit deeper into: How infections can act as Hashimoto’s triggers.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Thus, this article was due for an update, as it was initially published in 2019. Reacting to my environment and food, as well as having other symptoms of Hashimoto’s (like brain fog, hair loss, fatigue, and anxiety), was overwhelming, to say the least. It took me some time to sort everything out and get to my root causes.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And just as importantly, how do you know if the toxicity of those products is a trigger for your Hashimoto’s? In this article, you will learn: How your family is exposed to flame retardants. This is an important step in one’s Hashimoto’s healing journey — I usually recommend starting with my liver support protocol.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 28, 2023

I receive so many questions from my readers about which labs to get for Hashimoto’s and where to get them. I wrote this article in hope that it serves as a starting point to help you determine which lab tests will be most helpful for uncovering your triggers. You can use Health Savings Accounts for most.)

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

When people initially start digging for their own root cause of Hashimoto’s, they will usually find more than one, and some of those may prove to be more elusive than others. Low ferritin anemia seems to be a pervasive issue in those with Hashimoto’s. Get more iron in your diet and/or take an iron supplement!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 14, 2022

In this article, I’ll cover: The symptoms of a “ Blasto ” infection. It was at this point that I began to realize the role that infections can play in Hashimoto’s, and dove deeper into uncovering these root causes that can affect so many of us. Today, I’d like to share just how you can do that. Treatments to address the infection.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 13, 2023

Those of us with Hashimoto’s often blame our thyroid for the many signs and symptoms we experience. However, physicians don’t routinely check adrenal function in those with Hashimoto’s. In this article, I’ll discuss: What is the connection between thyroid issues and adrenal dysfunction? Weight gain? It’s gotta be the THYROID!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

I was really excited that a new study has shown that aloe vera can be beneficial for Hashimoto’s – it has been found to reduce thyroid antibodies, as well as improve TSH and free T4 levels. (1). In this article, you’ll learn about: How aloe vera can help the thyroid. How aloe vera can support gut and immune health. What is Aloe Vera?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While I personally did not present with thyroid nodules, I have had a few clients and readers with Hashimoto’s and nodules, and was pleasantly surprised when they shrunk their nodules using my recommendations for Hashimoto’s. 6] To learn more about diagnosis, please read my article on thyroid cancer. What Are Thyroid Nodules?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 10, 2023

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that five to eight women are affected with Hashimoto’s for every one man. The ATA also estimates that one in eight women will be affected with Hashimoto’s or another thyroid disorder at some point in their lives.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

I often speak about the effect of stress on Hashimoto’s. It has been 10 years since I wrote my first book on Hashimoto’s, yet at the time of writing, there was no “official research” to connect stress to Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. You can learn more about the HPA axis and adrenals here in the linked article.

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