Why blueberries are one of my favorite fruits for healthy thyroid and optimal weight loss
For people who engage in a weight loss program, they need to be aware that many fruits can promote weight gain and even weight loss [...]
Gluten sensitivity may lead to neurological problems
Patients affected by autoimmune thyroid disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are at a higher risk for having gluten sensitivity and even celiac disease. Intolerance to [...]
Risk of iodine deficiency in infants transitioning from milk to baby food
Adequate iodine intake is essential for the thyroid gland to produce the right amount of thyroid hormone. For this reason, iodine deficiency during pregnancy and [...]
Benefits and safety of selenium supplementation
Selenium is a trace element that has potent antioxidant properties in the body, and is essential for optimal thyroid health, immune system health, and optimal [...]
You may develop Graves’ disease in the future if you have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
The two main forms of autoimmune thyroid disease are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland that [...]
The vitiligo thyroid connection
Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by a loss of pigment in some areas of the skin. It can be limited to a certain area [...]
Gut bacteria can promote insulin resistance and slow metabolism
Among the many factors that can promote insulin resistance, weight gain and even obesity, abnormal bacterial growth in the gut is clearly a very common [...]
Why is selenium so important for the health of your thyroid, your immune system, and for optimal metabolism
Selenium, which is a metalloid, is involved in many crucial functions that take place in the body. It is found in trace amounts in the [...]
Lichen sclerosus: an often-overlooked genital skin condition in patients with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
In women Lichen Sclerosus, which is an inflammatory immune system meditated skin condition affecting the genital area, is frequently associated with an autoimmune disease, particularly [...]
Psoriasis, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and increased risk for metabolic syndrome
An interesting connection exists between psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition, and the occurrence of weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Psoriasis affects roughly 1-3% of the [...]