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Wellness with Hashimoto’s Disease through Diet
What is Hashimoto’s Disease? Hashimoto’s Disease is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid. The thyroid, a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck, is responsible for producing hormones to help the body function properly. This...
What are the signs and symptoms of Hashimoto’s?
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a common diagnosis these days. However, did you know that an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s causes more than 90 percent of hypothyroidism cases? In this article...
Three reasons why Hashimoto’s patients have brain problems
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician One of the most common areas of debilitating symptoms we see in our Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism patients is the brain. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys the thyroid gland and is the...
Nine foods to avoid if you have Hashimoto’s
When we see a new patient with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, one of the first and most powerful things we do is put them on an anti-inflammatory diet. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism. It is the cause of more...
How poor conversion of T4 to T3 can lead to low thyroid symptoms despite normal TSH
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician Adequate thyroid function depends on more than the thyroid gland producing enough hormone. The majority of the thyroid hormone the thyroid gland produces is an inactive form, called T4. In order for the cells to...
Why functional medicine works for Hashimoto’s
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician Ask most people, "Do you know about functional medicine?" and usually their eyes glaze over. True, it's a relatively recent medical specialty and not well known. The term is not catchy or sexy, but it is...
Why Did I Get Hashimoto’s? Nine Things That Can Trigger Autoimmune Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism
You felt crappy for weeks, months, or possibly even years before your hypothyroidism diagnosis. Thyroid medication made you feel a little better and normalized your labs, but symptoms persist. Perhaps you were told you have autoimmune Hashimoto’s disease, but there is...
Think You Might Have Hypothyroidism? 10 Reasons It’s Urgent You Act Now
If you think you may have Hashimoto’s you’re not alone! Statistics vary, but it’s estimated about 20 million people in the United States have hypothyroidism, the vast majority of them women — one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime, and...
Why Pregnancy Can Trigger Hypothyroidism
Did you notice your low thyroid problems started not long after pregnancy? This is very common and it has to do with the immune shifts that naturally occur during and after pregnancy. Ninety percent of cases of hypothyroidism in the United States are caused by an...
Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism can lead to other autoimmune diseases
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician “I had several autoimmune diseases and was going to different doctors but couldn’t find anyone to help me feel like I used to before I got sick. I would have maybe four good days a month. Now I have 28 or more...