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Brain Fog and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

While this medication can be helpful for many people and their symptoms, it does not address the underlying root causes of the condition, and may also mask the underlying inflammation that can perpetuate the immune system imbalance and lead to other chronic conditions. When your gut is inflamed, most likely your brain is, too.

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I knew he was right — sugar can contribute to a yeast overgrowth, lowered immunity, blood sugar issues, weight gain, diabetes, and a whole host of health problems (1-3) — but I was a sugar addict, and it was devastating to think that I would have to let go of this old friend and not have any sweetness in my life. What is Stevia? Stanhope KL.

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Are Flame Retardant Toxins Contributing to Your Thyroid Condition?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Flame retardants have been associated with worsening thyroid function, impacts on the immune system, adverse effects on fetal and child development, changes in neurologic function, and even cancer. [1]. boulardii – This supplement can help to support immune health, improve gut health, and clear pathogens from the body. [36].

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Air Quality and Hashimoto’s – Is the Air You’re Breathing Making You Sick?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Breathing in pollutants is inflammatory, and triggers an immune response as the body tries to process out the toxins. I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. 2008) 201: 435. Psychopharmacology.

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Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Vital for Hashimoto’s Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

When the adrenals (the glands that are responsible for releasing stress hormones) become stressed, they release an excess of the hormone cortisol, which can also lead to an increased production of inflammatory proteins that are associated with a heightened immune response. Current Directions in Stress and Human Immune Function.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

63] Many of the benefits of ginger are due to gingerol and shogaol, compounds called gingeroids, which may also help with bloating, belching, and discomfort after meals. [64] Alterations in the colonic flora and intestinal permeability and evidence of immune activation in chronic constipation. Published 2008 Oct 21.