Table of Contents
My Story.
Thyroid Disease Basics
How the Thyroid Works
How common is hypothyroidism?
Not-So-Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Causes of Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
The Gut Connection
How the Digestive Process Works
What Is a Leaky Gut?
Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease
The Importance of the Microbiome
Nutrition Considerations for Candida albicans and Helicobacter pylori
Pathways to Healing the Gut
The Magic of Bone Broth
Dairy – To Eat or Not to Eat?
Supplements that May Help with Healing the Gut
The System Trio and Your Thyroid
Immune System Support
A Common Sense Approach to Supporting Adrenal Health
How Sex Hormones Affect Thyroid Function
Foods and Environmental Factors that Affect Thyroid Function Negatively
Grains Are Not Your Friend
The Truth About Soy and Other Goitrogens
Is Being Vegan a Good Idea for Healing Hypothyroidism?
Non-food Considerations for Thyroid Health
Diets and Foods to Consider for Hypothyroidism
Can a detox Help to Boost Thyroid Function?
The Right Fats to Eat for your Thyroid
Different Therapeutic Diets to Consider for Hypothyroidism
Important Nutrients for Thyroid Disease
Seven-step Guide to Eating for a Healthy Thyroid
Putting It All Together
Final Thoughts