It is the most wonderful time of the year but it's also one of the busiest for us. We are all stressed shopping for the perfect gifts or we are frequently reminding loved ones what we want this holiday season. Get away from the crowds, leave the cold and the hectic parking lots. Let Outsmart Disease be your guide for a stress-free ONLINE holiday shopping spree this season. Here are some great holiday gift ideas that are on the wish list of any thyroid patient and can truly change their … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Precision Nutrition System
November 21, 2011 By
People with Hashimoto’s disease require a special diet that supports healing of leaky gut syndrome and does not include foods that trigger autoimmune response, food allergies or any over stimulation of their immune system. Those who are just starting to adjust their diets to this new dietary requirements may feel overwhelmed and find that numerous restrictions are difficult to follow. A great thing is that you actually do not need to reinvent a completely new diet. There are currently two … [Read more...]
Everyone Who Wants 280 Allergy- And Thyroid-Friendly Recipes Can Get It Until Tomorrow
November 13, 2011 By
Holiday Season is coming! But are you ready? As Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year celebrations are just around the corner I want to let you know where you could get a few allergy- and thyroid-friendly ideas to help you prepare for the stress-free holiday cooking! I’m very excited to tell you about the Food Allergy Freedom Supper Bundle 2017 that launches today and will be available for 2 days only. This Unique Bundle Comes With Some Extra Benefits: 1. Everyone who wants this … [Read more...]
Hashimoto’s disease and Thyroid Inflammation Treatment
November 7, 2011 By
Both iodine deficiency and high iodine levels can trigger thyroid inflammation and lead to Hashimoto's disease. If you are subscribed to the Nutritional guide for Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism you may already know that excess of iodine is the best established environmental factor which can cause autoimmune thyroiditis which is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. In the following guest article Dr. A. Haskell describes how low iodine levels can lead to Hashimoto's and what 6 most important … [Read more...]
Chronic inflammation and autoimmune disease
October 18, 2011 By
The incidence of autoimmune diseases is rising making it more common than it was several decades ago. All autoimmune diseases combined is the number two cause of chronic illness in America and the third leading cause of Social Security disability claims following heart disease and cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, autoimmune disease affects far more patients than the 9 million Americans who have cancer and 16 million with coronary artery disease. Interestingly, … [Read more...]
The Best Place To Start When You Don’t Know What To Eat For Your Low Thyroid
September 24, 2011 By
Do you know what is the biggest frustration most people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease have when it comes to thyroid diet? They don't how to make food work for them and not against them... Most are confused and overwhelmed with food reactions and symptoms they get after nearly every meal. They struggle to find the time and energy to cook creative thyroid healthy meals that don't take "forever" to make. On top of that they to do all the things they should not do: Go … [Read more...]
4 Keys To Successful Weight Loss With Hypothyroidism
September 4, 2011 By
Many women who have hypothyroidism gain weight and have difficulties to shred these stubborn pounds despite taking thyroid medication, diet modifications and regular exercise. The main reason why hypothyroid patients cannot lose weight is due to uncorrected or undertreated hormonal imbalances. At hypothyroidism, metabolism slows down all body functions. Many patients who take thyroid medication and have normal lab test results still can experience hypothyroid symptoms including difficulties … [Read more...]
Nutritional healing with the GAPS diet
August 30, 2011 By
GAPS diet was designed by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride to heal the digestive system and restore intestinal lining barrier in people with digestive and immune system disorders. This diet is largely based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) created by Dr. Sidney Valentine Haas and is also a great place to start if you would like to overcome your food allergies or need to determine if you have any. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride also uses GAPS diet to help children and adults with behavioral … [Read more...]
Insanely Helpful Resources That Affect Every Part Of Your Thyroid Health
July 12, 2011 By
When you are living with hypothyroidism and autoimmune Hashimoto’s disease you know better than anybody else that your life depends on your thyroid health. Having the physical health and well-being makes everything else possible. That is why I wrote so many articles on my thyroid blog to help people who have been wondering which foods they should eat which to avoid, what kind of exercise to do, or how to make their home healthier. Today I would like to share a valuable resource that can … [Read more...]
Fat is Not Your Fault – Weight Loss is Not Just About Diet and Exercise
July 11, 2011 By
Guest Post by Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND Bold statement, but it's true. If losing weight were simply about following a diet and exercise program, why are so many new books being written on the subject? Because they aren't working and honestly, it's time people learned the truth about fat loss. Let me first make one thing clear - diet and exercise are necessary for weight loss. Without them, weight loss won't occur. But what happens when diet and exercise don't work? Unfortunately this … [Read more...]
Corn Gluten Causes Damage in Patients With Celiac Disease
July 3, 2011 By
A Guest Post by Dr. Peter Osborn, D.C., D.A.C.B.N and an Author of the book Truth About Gluten: Why over 90% of gluten-free diets fail A 2005 Study published in the journal Gut identified that corn gluten caused an inflammatory reaction in patients with celiac disease. There have been a number of research studies pointing out the detrimental effect that corn gluten plays in those with gluten intolerance. Corn is a grain. Corn has gluten. Many believe that corn gluten does not induce … [Read more...]
Are you in pain? What low thyroid, fibromyalgia and trigger points have in common
June 23, 2011 By
According to pain clinics, most common everyday aches and pains are caused by small contraction knots in the muscle tissue called myofascial trigger points. Pain is often misdiagnosed because the referred pain from the trigger points mimics the symptoms of many common diseases and conditions including hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. Trigger points are known to cause: Dizziness, imbalance, nausea, headaches, migraines Neck and jaw pain Low back pain, scoliosis Tennis elbow and … [Read more...]
My name is Marina Gutner, PhD. I am a researcher, medical writer, Author of forthcoming series on thyroid, hypothyroidism and autoimmune disease. I was diagnosed with autoimmune Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism in 2004 and soon got so sick that I was unable to function. It took me years of research to find how to recover from severe adrenal insufficiency, stop Hashimoto’s and reduce my high dose of thyroid medication. On my blog I show you exactly how I did it so you can learn how to get started. Read more in 
