Hashimotos thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition causing hypothyroid symptoms. Learn key labs, root triggers like gluten and gut imbalance, and diet, lifestyle, supplement strategies. It’s estimated that over 20 million Americans have a thyroid disease/disorder, and it’s more common in women than men. If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), did you know […]
Autoimmune disease stems from gut dysfunction, inflammation, infections, stress, and genetics. An elimination diet, nutrient optimization, microbiome repair, and lifestyle changes may reduce flares and support remission. We’re hearing a whole lot about autoimmune conditions these days, and for good reason: autoimmune disease affects over 80 million people, and there’s been a sharp rise in […]
Explore the hygiene hypothesis and how limited microbe exposure, excess antibiotics, and overuse of sanitizer may disrupt gut microbiome balance, increasing allergy and autoimmune risk. This post is dedicated to everyone out there who is afraid of dirt and germs and obsessed with hand sanitizer. To all of you who wipe down the grocery cart […]
Lectins explained with balanced science. Learn how legumes, nightshades, and grains may affect gut health, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, and who may benefit from a lectin elimination diet. Move over, gluten. There’s a new bad guy in town, and he’s stealing your thunder. Meet lectins, the next big thing to avoid. Diet fads are cropping […]
Carnivore diet review covering benefits, risks, genetics, gut microbiome impact, inflammation, and lab monitoring. Explore short term autoimmune relief and long term health concerns. Does the thought of eating steak for breakfast, lunch, and dinner make your mouth water? Or does it make your stomach turn? Many of my colleagues and folks in the paleo […]