The Small Intestine is Ground Zero for Autoimmunity by Marc Ryan, L.Ac.
This week’s guest post is by Marc Ryan, L.Ac. of Hashimoto’s Healing from his new book, Roadmap to Remission. I had the pleasure of meeting Marc at the Thyroid Mastermind in Boulder, CO in October and love his work. I encourage you to check out his website and also get a copy of his book (which…
Inflammation: The Root Cause of Illness
Inflammation and problems with the digestive tract are often the norm when it comes to living with autoimmune disease. It is inflammation that is the driving force behind Hashimoto’s but did you also know these factors can also accelerate aging and increase the risk of degenerative diseases? Inflammation can also lead to adrenal fatigue…another reason why it is so important to work on digestive issues.…
Preparing for Surgery Part I: When You Must Use Antibiotics
Last July (2015) I had to have surgery. I rested a lot while I was recovering because it really took me down. The procedure was 4.5 hours. When I was one week post-op I was feeling semi-okay, but I could tell that my body had undergone a major shock due to anesthesia and trauma to the tissues. My recall wasn’t good and…
Simple & Affordable Blood Tests Could Save Your Life
Many of my clients want to self-order their own labs. Sometimes because their doctor refuses to order the correct tests, or they want to check levels in between doctor appointments, or their insurance doesn’t cover testing due to high deductibles or other reasons. I’ve found a lab I personally love and it’s amazing how affordable…
Are Food Cravings Red Flags for Underlying Issues?
You have probably heard a lot lately about the “root cause” for certain conditions like Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune disorders. I know that one of the top questions my clients ask is “how did I get sick?” They want to know the root cause … understandably and so do I. Although the answer isn’t always as straight-forward as we would…
Uncommon Factors that may Block Thyroid Hormone
If you have Hashimoto’s you know how essential it is that you absorb and assimilate your thyroid medication. Just because you’re faithful with your medication regimen does not guarantee that your body is going to absorb it, however. Unfortunately, blood levels aren’t always 100% accurate especially if you are experiencing the phenomenon known as thyroid resistance or thyroid pooling. This…
Steps to Take After Accidentally Getting Glutened
When my doctor initially told me that I had to give up gluten I felt hopeless because I believed it would be impossible since gluten is in everything from cosmetics to condiments. Since that day I have mastered the art of living a gluten-free lifestyle; however, there are those few rare occasions when I unintentionally come in…
Are Grains Healthy?
For years our society has been grain-obsessed and centered on the notion that bread is the “staff of life.” However, today’s bread and grains are not the same as what our ancestors consumed – wheat has been genetically modified to include gluten and researchers say this has affected all the grains we consume. Even with…
Get Control of Your Hormones!
I was recently diagnosed with primary frozen shoulder on the left side. For those of you who have experienced this condition you know exactly how painful it is. I would say in the beginning, my pain was a level 9 to 10 most hours of the day – and forget sleeping because it was virtually…
Are Low Carb Diets a Trigger for Thyroid Disease?
I’m sure you’ve encountered a doctor who at some point advised you to “eat less and exercise more.” We ladies with Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism hear it all the time, right? With that said, and because it can be a challenge to lose weight, it can be difficult to avoid being on a diet. The problem…