Does hypothyroidism affect your gut and cause bloating?
Are you feeling bloated and can’t figure out why? Low thyroid hormones can be to blame! Hypothyroidism can have a significant impact on the gut microbiome, digestion and nutrient absorption. In this post, I’m going to share with you…
What are early signs and symptoms of an underactive thyroid?
Do you ever feel tired all the time, have difficulty losing weight, or experience stubborn acne or hair loss? If so, it might be time to get your thyroid checked. Even if your basic thyroid blood tests (TSH and…
What supplements help Hashimoto’s? Top 5 essential vitamins.
One of the main root causes of Hashimoto’s apart from chronic stress and leaky gut are nutrient deficiencies. Hashimoto’s can make you feel tired no matter how much you sleep or gain weight without reason. I’m going to share…
How to lower thyroid antibodies anti-TPO and anti-TG naturally.
When it comes to thyroid health, Hashimoto’s and thyroid antibodies can be a bit confusing. In this post, I will share with you key things about what does it mean if you have elevated anti-TPO and anti-TG , how…
Can hypothyroidism cause anxiety and mental health disorders?
Have you been feeling more anxious than usual and not been able to pinpoint the cause? Are you experiencing mood swings, problems with concentration and brain fog during your day to day activities? You may be surprised but hypothyroidism…
Should people with Hashimoto’s disease avoid gluten and dairy?
If you suffer from Hashimoto’s, it is important to understand the impact that gluten and dairy can have on the gut and the body. Especially if you are looking to reverse Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism naturally. People with Hashimoto’s disease often…
Under active thyroid natural treatment – stress, reverse T3 and adrenal support
Did you know that reverse T3 “steals” you active T3 hormones and convert them back to inactive T4? So no matter what you do or even how much medication you take, if you have elevated levels of reverse T3…
Why brain fog is so common in Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. 5 things to improve it
Have you ever experienced mental fatigue? Hard to focus, getting distracted, rereading something couple of times just to make sense of it, being overwhelmed with small decisions and tasks and relaying on coffee and snacks to keep you ‘awaken’…
Your health and wellbeing starts with thyroid. Are you experiencing any of these ‘unexplained’ symptoms?
If you feel fatigue, anxious, gaining weight and can’t sleep well with no particular reason – check your thyroid! Thyroid hormones affect every cell in your body. They influence both your physical and mental health. Approximately 1 in 8…
Activate your body’s self-healing power. If you tried everything and still not feeling well – read this!
Have you ever heard that love can heal? Self-love and what comes with it – happiness are powerful. They can actually influence your genes and immune system. Believe me or not, but no matter how perfect your diet and…
Insulin – a secret killer, and it’s not only about diabetes
Insulin resistance is new ‘pandemic’ of our modern society. Many people associate insulin with diabetes only but between diabetes type II and being healthy is a huge gap and this is where we talk about insulin resistance. Insulin is…
5 things every woman should know about progesterone.
As we age our body produces less and less progesterone. Progesterone levels drops dramatically after age 30 and hit rock bottom in menopause. Progesterone is the ‘feel good’ hormone that its power is often underestimated and a bit neglected.…
Are you getting enough iodine? Iodine deficiency symptoms and why you need it?
There are great chances you are not and this is because of few reasons: Also, if you are interested how much iodine you can lose daily when exercising check out my other post here. The most common iodine sources…
Low iron and hypothyroidism connection
If you want to heal your underactive thyroid, make sure you are getting enough iron and your ferritin levels are at optimal level. Find out about iron absorption from animal and plant sources and optimal ferritin level according to…
The one mineral you lose with sweat that you should know about. Iodine and athletic performance
Female athletes are especially sensitive to hormonal imbalance. Iodine deficiency can impair not only thyroid but also sports performance. Did you know that you can lose up to 50% of iodine during 1-2h of exercise?
Is keto diet safe for your under active thyroid?
Popularity of keto diet is rising. There are of course certain benefits of keto diet but in my opinion, keto may not be that safe for your thyroid in long term, especially if you struggle with underactive thyroid. You…
How to lose weight with hypothyroidism? Most common mistakes
Did you know that restrictive diet and strenuous workouts can make your thyroid even worse? There is no quick fix or magic pill. Withour fixing your thyroid first, weight loss can be a real challenge. Here are some tips how…
6 ‘healthy’ foods to avoid with hypothyroidism
There are certain foods considered as healthy that are not that healthy if it comes to thyroid. Or if you don’t know how to counteract their negative effect, you may be slowly damaging your thyroid. Let’s start with the…
5 easy ways to boost your omega 3 intake and balance omega 6:3 ratio.
Did you know that even healthy foods like nuts, tofu or chickpeas are actually high in omega 6s? I’m not even talking about grain raised meats and processed foods. Typical modern diet includes far more omega 6s and usually…
Eat fish but…choose wisely – The most contaminated and safest fish to eat.
There is always something to watch out for. Chicken – contains antibiotics. Vegetables – pesticides. Grains and beans – lectins. Fish? Heavy metals! Mercury, Cadmium, Lead are the most common but there is much more to it. Dioxins, antibiotics…
Best and worst oils for cooking
Lots of contradictive information about fats and oils can be overwhelming. What are good and bad fats? Which oils are healthiest to cook or fry with? And which should be avoided? Here is little guide for you about fats…
What’s the link between potassium and insulin resistance?
I came across this amazing link between potassium and insulin when I was researching root causes of hypertension. I have to admit I never paid much attention to importance of potassium. Magnesium and zinc were my ‘number one’ minerals.…
The first thing you should do in the morning is…Drink Water!
When you wake up you are dehydrated as you haven’t drunk any liquids for around 8h on average. Even the tiny water loss can impair physical performance and mental functions. Moreover, the cell membrane needs plenty of water to…
How to improve liver detox Phase 1 and Phase 2?
Most of chronic diseases begin in the gut however you can’t have 100% healthy gut without well functioning liver. Liver is often neglected and a bit underestimated organ in terms of our health and also our thyroid. Liver detoxification…
How I quickly recovered from…
Ok, I’m not sure if it was COVID-19 or some other virus. The symptoms matched COVID-19 but I never did the test so who knows. Nevertheless, the point is how important it is to take care of your immune…
What is the best form of vitamin C?
There are so many different forms and brands on the market that choosing the best one can cause a headache. At the end of the day, humans are not able to produce vitamin C as opposed to animals so…
How to increase HCL (stomach acid) and why it’s important for digestion and nutrient absorption?
You probably heard that you are what you eat but even more important, what you actually absorb. If the food is not broken down properly, vitamins and minerals can’t be absorbed and used by our body. I like to…
Why you should avoid folic acid supplements and folic acid fortified food?
The reason I decided to write this post is because of my recent attempt to buy ready made smoothie in M&S. When I buy food I always check labels. My main checks are for sugar content, type of oils…
What are dangers of taking iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron?
Iron is one of those minerals that everyone needs. It’s important for oxygen transport, red blood cells formation, immune function, energy and many other functions. However there is something unique about this mineral – our body doesn’t have any…
How to maximise muscle growth – nutrition tips
There are few things you can do to maximise your gains after workout. Let’s focus on nutrition today and how it may improve muscle repair, growth and strength. NUTRITION:
Best workout routine to build muscles fast
The most effective type of the workout to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is resistance training as it makes muscles more sensitive to amino acids uptake and as mentioned earlier amino acids are the build blocks of you muscles.…
Best time to have protein to maximise muscle gains
There is no best time… There are various theories in regard to when it is the best time to consume protein to maximise muscle protein synthesis (MPS) whether it should be before, after workout or before sleep. I personally…
Everything you should know about protein
You may heard a lot that people don’t eat enough protein, especially vegans but why proteins are so important and how much you should actually consume? I collected some data and briefly summarised some key information on the role…
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