Sunflower.

HOW ESTROGEN AFFECTS YOUR THYROID

Did you know that the amount of estrogen in your body can affect the function of your thyroid?  It is surprising to think about, but it totally made sense to me after my experience with Hashimoto’s disease.  Shifting hormones can really impact your health. Estrogen dominance is a common problem for women today.   High levels

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A man with abdominal pain.

12 SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE A LEAKY GUT

Your gut is the cornerstone of your health.   Trust me, I learned this the hard way while fighting my way to remission from Hashimoto’s – an autoimmune thyroid disease.  If you would like to learn more about my journey you can read my article Part 1: What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? If your gut is

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My new baby girl and her big sister.

MY POSTPARTUM HASHIMOTO’S

We all have had uphill battles.   Those times when no matter how hard you push, it feels like you are unable to make any progress.  Usually, after you bang your head against the wall enough times, you try a new direction.  During my postpartum Hashimoto’s experience, I eventually found a new direction on this

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THE GREAT THYROID MEDICATION DEBATE

You know that feeling when you have FINALLY solved a frustrating problem?   You feel good.  Elated even.  The end is near! I went into my first endocrinologist visit feeling extremely optimistic and hopeful.  I learned that my exhaustion had a name- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.  She took my family history, asked about my symptoms, took a long

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