If you are a long-term reader of Outsmart Disease you know that dysbiosis and leaky gut are major factors for thyroid autoimmunity and hypothyroidism. Your immune system depends on beneficial bacteria or probiotics that help to: keep intestines healthy, properly digest your food, reduce food allergies, produce important nutrients such as folic acid, different digestive enzymes, vitamin B and K support conversion of T4 into T3 thyroid hormone Without sufficient amounts of … [Read more...]
Should You Quit Sugar If You Are Hypothyroid?
February 6, 2013 By
You love it. You crave it. You can’t live without it. A meal feels incomplete without it. It keeps you going. You keep a secret stash of it in your drawer. You feel jittery and moody without it. Sugar. What if you learned that your best friend is the most deceptive, brutal and uncompromising foe? What if you discovered that it kills you? Slowly. What if you made the connection that it is the underlying reason for many of your medical problems? What if you are addicted to … [Read more...]
Thyroid Foods Can Be Healing But Only When You Are Using Them Correctly
November 26, 2012 By
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine is often quoted as having said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” This is a powerful statement! But it's not complete. The truth is that not all foods and herbs are good for all people or all conditions. I see many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease trying every new diet, detox, herbal fad and thyroid foods they come across. Unfortunately, what they don't realize is that not all foods and herbs, no matter how … [Read more...]
Try These New Ways To Support Your Thyroid Naturally
November 17, 2012 By
As the end of the year 2018 is quickly approaching, you may look back and ask yourself whether it was a good year for your thyroid and overall health. I know that many hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's patients were not satisfied with the results of their conventional thyroid treatment. If you are one of them then may be now is the right time to start looking for alternative and complementary thyroid treatments and try natural thyroid support. Today I would like to share with you 2 great … [Read more...]
A Simple Trick How To Lose Weight Without Dieting
October 29, 2012 By
I know that if you have hypothyroidism you are very sceptical about the weight loss, especially after struggling for years, trying many diets and “magic tricks” that didn't work to begin with or getting the results that didn't last long. Today I will share with you a simple trick how to lose weight without dieting that works for everyone and every time while it is healthy, legal and even supports your thyroid, adrenals and overall health: You don’t have to take any diet pills, herbs or … [Read more...]
Do You Still Eat Cereals For Breakfast?
October 12, 2012 By
We are literally bombarded by TV advertising that presents breakfast cereals as a healthy way to start your day and how to lose weight. According to statistical data, cereals are the most popular breakfast choice in the US with 88% of people eating it regularly and two thirds having it at least once a week. Another study reports that cereal makers offer more products directed towards children and have significantly increased their advertising in the media. Nobody argues that cereals are … [Read more...]
How To Use Medicinal Tea For Thyroid Health
May 31, 2012 By
I’m a big fan of tea and actually drink it every day. Having a cup of tea can be a soothing, relaxing ritual and provide many benefits for your thyroid and overall health... but only when you are drinking the right type of tea. In fact, there are some types of tea that support your immune system in autoimmune thyroid disease including Hashimoto's, help reduce stress and anxiety, aid digestion, improve metabolism and cognitive performance and much more. Tea is not only antioxidant-rich, … [Read more...]
5 Crucial Mistakes ALL Women With Thyroid Problems Make
May 24, 2012 By
Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. Hugh White Are you sure that your thyroid problem is properly diagnosed and treated? Unfortunately, the reality is that most people struggle to get diagnosed, are not adequately treated and continue to have multiple hypothyroid symptoms having normal lab test results. There are 5 most crucial mistakes patients and their doctors make when dealing with thyroid disease. You CAN avoid them by learning … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 
