The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 12, 2022

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. Hashimoto’s is not usually discovered until it has progressed to the advanced stages, where there is significant damage to the thyroid gland.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Healing a leaky gut can be a total game changer in getting Hashimoto’s into remission and resolving many of the associated symptoms. That said, I have seen several common root cause triggers time and time again, in those with Hashimoto’s. You can read more about reversing autoimmunity in this article.)

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Before my Hashimoto’s diagnosis, I was sleeping under two blankets while living in southern California, and wearing sweaters and scarves to my office, while everyone else showed up in short sleeves. Cold intolerance is a common symptom many of us have… The thyroid gland has been called a thermostat for our body, as it helps to regulate heat.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 16, 2022

My sweet son didn’t sleep through the night until he was almost three (and inspired my deep dive research into how to resolve sleep issues, which I shared in my article Sleep Solutions for Hashimoto’s ). Thus, my articles are focused on giving you real solutions, without having to consult with me. Boy, was I wrong!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 1, 2022

In this article, I’d like to address: What does an elimination diet consist of? Why are food sensitivities such a problem in Hashimoto’s? The most accurate test for uncovering reactive foods and individual food sensitivities is the elimination diet. What Role Do Food Sensitivities Play in Hashimoto’s?

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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? As an energy source for the body, it provides nutrients to the organs, muscles, and nervous system. What are Blood Sugar Imbalances? Depression.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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. Acid reflux is common with Hashimoto’s, but is curable, and my story is a prime example. Keep reading to learn: What is acid reflux?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A 2015 study of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) examined why some women with PCOS got Hashimoto’s and others didn’t, and ran hormonal tests on all of the women in the study. (7) Even though fibrocystic breasts are a common condition, there’s not a lot of information or resources about this condition.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 21, 2022

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. Of course, even as a pharmacist, I didn’t think to question the doctor — and most people don’t. In this article, I’ll go over: The top thyroid tests that I recommend.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This particular probiotic is thought to be most effective in restoring dysbiosis from antibiotics because, in contrast to most probiotics which are bacterial in origin and can be killed by bacteria-targeting antibiotics, S. boulardii is a yeast, and most antibiotics are not effective against yeast. (1). Additionally, S.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 14, 2023

Is it possible to get off thyroid medications or regain thyroid function without taking medications when you have Hashimoto’s? This therapy, known as “photobiomodulation,” can be achieved using a laser (this is the most studied but least accessible option) and perhaps an LED device (this is the least studied but most accessible option).

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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. How Does LDN Benefit Hashimoto’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

JANUARY 27, 2023

There are common underlying root causes in Hashimoto’s, including nutrient deficiencies , food sensitivities , an impaired ability to handle stress, intestinal permeability, chronic infections , and an impaired ability to handle toxins. [1] 5] Near-infrared is most often associated with skin renewal and wound healing.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I’ve seen many cases where people find out that something as relatively straightforward as a nutrient deficiency or a blood sugar imbalance may be causing anxiety symptoms and exacerbating their thyroid condition. As you can see, myo-inositol can be greatly beneficial for Hashimoto’s! And why might you be deficient in it?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 28, 2022

I am excited that new research about the Hashimoto’s and microbiome connection has come out since I published Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause. Since that time, I have also reviewed hundreds of gut tests of people with Hashimoto’s, most notably about 300 GI-MAP tests. Unique dysbiosis patterns in Hashimoto’s.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 6, 2023

On most days, I feel calm, happy, and empowered, and sometimes forget how it feels to not be in a great mood every day. This article focuses on some of the low-hanging fruits that can help many people with depression feel better. In this article, you’ll learn about: The connection between Hashimoto’s and depression.

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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! Patients often experience hair loss.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 26, 2023

This can leave people with numerous digestive symptoms, and can result in a depletion of important nutrients that are no longer being well absorbed, including fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, as well as essential fatty acids. pylori — a very common infection seen in Hashimoto’s. [7]

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A deficiency in vitamin D and a certain spectrum of light may hold the key to feeling better. This is because our absorption of the vitamin from food sources is minimal, and is often further compromised by digestive enzyme deficiencies and gut conditions that lead to malabsorption of nutrients (such as infections and bacterial overgrowth).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

Most of the time, we don’t think twice about what might be in that air — but it could actually be making us sick. In this article, you will learn: How we are exposed to unhealthy air quality, indoors and outdoors. They can come from anywhere, and since we usually can’t see them, most of the time we don’t even know they’re there!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 19, 2023

A research review paper published in 2019 reports that, per results from a large-scale Danish study, the most common subtype of hypothyroidism is spontaneous hypothyroidism (presumably due to an autoimmune component), found in about 84.4 Other common causes include postpartum-induced hypothyroidism (4.7 percent of people.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 19, 2022

All of a sudden, I became sensitive to nuts, bananas, eggs, and all of the “nutrient-dense” Paleo foods that I began eating once I found out I was gluten and dairy sensitive. But when I began working with people with Hashimoto’s, I realized I wasn’t the only one, and that it was important for me to get past the ick factor to spread awareness.

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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

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] Many people with Hashimoto’s are also prone to heavy metal toxicity. [9] While most people with Hashimoto’s do have inflammation, only some will present with pain symptoms.

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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. One root cause that is always on the top of my list when I begin working with a new client, is related to nutrient deficiencies. You have low iron?

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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

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. You can learn more about methylation in my article on the MTHFR gene variation.

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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

AUGUST 26, 2022

The more I learn, the more I come back to nutritional deficiencies as root causes of illness. One great example of a root cause known to cause a wide range of symptoms – including fatigue, brain fog, constipation, digestive issues, and muscle weakness and aches – is a deficiency in the nutrient carnitine. Did you know?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 28, 2023

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. If you have a practitioner who is willing to work with you, that practitioner can order most of the tests listed here. You can use Health Savings Accounts for most.)

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

I am so excited to share with you just how this plant can benefit those with Hashimoto’s! In this article, you’ll learn about: How aloe vera can help the thyroid. One reason why I love aloe vera so much is that its nutritional profile can help address some nutrient deficiencies associated with Hashimoto’s!

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 13, 2023

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? I have found that the majority of people with Hashimoto’s have low levels of cortisol. Common Symptoms of Adrenal Dysfunction.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Nodules are also more common in those with Hashimoto’s — so chances are, if you’re reading this article, you may have a nodule (or even multiple thyroid nodules). Most nodules will not cause symptoms and will only be discovered during a manual examination of the thyroid gland or during a thyroid ultrasound. percent). [5]

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 10, 2023

After all, I teach that Hashimoto’s is partly triggered by our environment, and men and women live in the same world, right? Most autoimmune conditions do have a higher incidence rate in women as compared to men. 3] Women have a higher risk of developing Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease in the years following giving birth.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

So let’s talk more about this… What are the specific causes of low libido, and how does having Hashimoto’s increase your risk? Common Causes of Low Libido Many of the root causes of low libido can be worsened by having a thyroid condition such as Hashimoto’s.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

For the purposes of this article, I’d love to do a deep-dive focus on adaptogenic herbs, as one way to increase our body’s resilience and lower the impact of all types of chronic stress. This article features a long list of adaptogens, each of which has fascinating and unique properties.

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