Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where your body’s own immune system attacks your thyroid gland causing inflammation. This disease is the most common cause of Hypothyroidism in the U.S.
An autoimmune disease is one where the body incorrectly attacks tissue and organs within the body that it was supposed to protect. It’s the anti-bodies that [...]
30. March 2009
It seems all the rage lately, Detox or Cleanse diets. Celebrities ranging from Beyonce to Oprah are doing them. But, are they effective and what does being on a detox diet do to your system? Should you jump start your hypothyroidism diet with a detox diet?
What is a Detox or Cleanse?
29. March 2009
In an earlier post on the Boosting Your Metabolism I talk about the benefits of raising your metabolism as well as some ways to raise it.
This time were going to talk about getting your metabolism measured. Getting your metabolism measured could be one of the single most important aspects to getting started with a hypothyroidism [...]
27. March 2009
So, did you know that one of the secrets to any successful hypothyroidism diet is by ramping up your metabolic process? This is really true for any diet but even more so when you suffer from hypothyroidism. As you’re probably already aware, metabolism is the process of burning or consuming calories in your body. This [...]
Continue reading...25. March 2009
Even though there’s a good deal of data out there concerning hypothyroidism and weight loss, the same mistakes are being made while on a hypothyroidism diet.
We’re not speaking about little stumbles where you ate a bowl of “Cookie Dough” ice-cream which probably wasn’t on your program, but the big 3 mistakes that lead to being [...]
23. March 2009
If you suffer from hypothyroidism and you are on a hypothyroidism diet you need to pay attention for the next few minutes. The consequences of what I’m about to tell you are serious.
The very water that comes out of your tap in your own home may be doing damage to your thyroid. There are chemicals [...]
19. March 2009
Are you sabotaging your Hypothyroidism diet?
You have without doubt heard that it’s more beneficial to consume a few small meals throughout the day (roughly 5-6), than to go without eating and then “stuff” yourself at dinner. But have you ever questioned why this is? If you’re on a hypothyroidism diet plan you probably should.
The reality [...]
17. March 2009
Symptoms that may indicate Hypothyroidism
In an earlier post I touched upon what hypothyroidism is and some of the common causes such as the autoimmune disease, Hashimoto Thyroiditis or thyroid cancer. This time we’re going to take a hard look at the symptoms of hypothyroidism and when you should seek medical advice.
16. March 2009
In this article we’re going to discuss just what hypothyroidism is and some of the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
If you’ve been feeling chronically tired for a while or are having difficulty in losing weight then it’s entirely possible that you could be suffering from hypothyroidism. There are many symptoms attributed to hypothyroidism and we’ll [...]
31. March 2009
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