Are Probiotics Right for You?
In the past, I’ve spoken about gut health and its importance in managing inflammation in our bodies. For us living with Hashimoto’s, the importance of achieving this balance is even more imperative. One of the simplest ways of contributing to our microbiome is in the form of probiotics. Do you wonder if you’re taking the…
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…
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…