Question Why did pregnancy trigger my hypothyroidism? Answer Natural immune shifts during pregnancy, together with a genetic tendency and other predisposing factors, can trigger hypothyroidism in some women. Hypothyroidism is an immune disease for most For 90 percent of Americans, hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and [...]
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Can pregnancy cause hypothyroidism?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged allergies, autism, autoimmune disease, chronic stress, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, postpartum, pregnancy, sensitivities, stress on December 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Food allergies can prevent weight loss
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged allergies, chronic stress, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, gluten, insulin resistance, leaky gut, leptin resistance, sensitivities, stress, Uncategorized, weight loss on November 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question I learned I have intolerances and allergies to certain foods, and that I need to avoid those foods if I want to lose weight. Isn’t it just a matter of eating fewer calories? Answer Some people find they can’t lose weight through calorie restriction alone. When that happens several issues need to be investigated. [...]
Depression linked with bad digestion
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged autoimmune disease, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, gluten, gluteomorphin, heartburn, leaky brain, leaky gut, pain, sensitivities, Uncategorized on October 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question I went to see my natural medicine practitioner for depression and she wants to work on my digestive health. I don’t get the connection. Answer Many people would be surprised to learn how greatly gut health affects brain health. A poor diet, inflamed gut, and intestinal permeability definitely can promote depression. Depression a not-so-obvious [...]
