Table of Contents
Introduction 11
01 What Is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? 13
The Butterfly Organ 14
The Immune System and Autoimmune Disease 14
The Basics of Thyroid Disease 15
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 16
Causes, Triggers, and Risk Factors of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 17
Signs and Symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 18
Getting Diagnosed 20
What to Do after the Diagnosis 23
Making Sure You Get the Right Diagnosis 24
02 The Physical Impact of Hashimoto's 27
Conditions Related to Hashimoto's 28
The Burden of an Overactive Immune System 29
The Adrenal Connection and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 30
Weight and Metabolism 33
Sleep Disorders and Insomnia 34
Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage 34
Hormonal Imbalance 36
Mood Disorders and Depression 37
Celiac Disease 38
Inflammatory and Digestive Disorders 40
Fibromyalgi 40
Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr 41
Other Chronic Conditions 42
03 How to Heal Thyroid Disease 45
Autoimmunity Is More Than a Single Organ 46
What to Expect from Conventional Treatment 47
Alternative, Integrative, and Holistic Therapies 48
Nutrition Therapy 52
Methylation and Genetic Health 53
Addressing Inflammation 55
The Stress Connection 56
Food Allergy and Sensitivity 57
How Leaky Gut Causes Autoimmunity 57
How an Unbalanced Microbiome Contributes to Autoimmunity 58
04 What Is Paleo? 61
Principles of the Paleo Diet 62
What Paleo Is Not 63
Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid 64
Variations of the Paleo Diet 67
Why Paleo Works 69
Are Supplements, Vitamins, Herbs, and Homeopathy Paleo? 69
Special Dietary Notes for Hashimoto's 73
How to Succeed When Transitioning to a Paleo Diet 73
How to Eat Your Way to Health 75
05 Adopting the Paleo Lifestyle 77
Protecting Yourself from Toxins 78
Paleoize Your Home 78
Paleoize Your Medicine Cabinet 81
Paleoize Your Cosmetics 82
Paleoize Your Thinking-Mind-Body Health and Autoimmunity 85
Paleoize Your Fitness 87
Creating a Successful Self-Care Plan 88
When Will You Feel "Normal" Again? 91
06 Fermented Foods, Soups, and Broths 93
07 Paleo Fats 111
08 Breakfast 121
09 Poultry 137
10 Meats 157
11 Fish and Seafood 171
12 Salads 179
13 Side Dishes 197
14 Baked Goods and Desserts 215
15 Smoothies and Drinks 229
16 Condiments, Sauces, and Dressings 243
Standard U.S./Metric Measurement Conversions 257
Appendix A Sources 259
Appendix B Additional Resources 263
Appendix C Sample Meal Plans 265
Appendix D Paleo Food Lists 273
Appendix E Stocking a Paleo Pantry 277
Index 279
