Empowering You to Understand and Own Your Thyroid Health
Are you struggling with bloating and gas while managing hypothyroidism? Discover the key connections between gut health and your thyroid function. This blog post dives into the common causes of digestive discomfort in hypothyroidism, from gut microbiome imbalances to gas-producing foods. Learn practical strategies to find relief, improve your gut health, and feel your best.
Struggling with digestive issues and hypothyroidism? Discover how to navigate fiber intake, manage flare-ups, and work with your healthcare team to find the gut-healing path that’s right for you.
Last week I read a book entitled The Plant Paradox – The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy Foods that Cause Disease and Weight Gain, by Dr Steven Gundry. The premise of the book is that many of the foods that people consider healthy, like certain fruit, vegetables and whole grains, contain the antinutrient lectins, which is […]
Unrecognized gluten sensitivity has been associated with a wide variety of health problems, including thyroid disease. You don’t have to have celiac disease to be sensitive to gluten. You may not even indicate that you have a problem with gluten, like acute abdominal symptoms such as bloating, gas, or even diarrhea. Dr. Terry Wahls, the […]
Hypothyroidism and anemia (not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen in the body) go hand-in-hand. Low iron levels could be one of many possible causes for anemia. One possible cause is that hypothyroidism leads to a deficiency in stomach acid, which may lead to poor iron absorption. Also, women who […]
