How To Stop Hashimotos Destroying Your Thyroid

Living with Hashimoto’s can be daunting. It’s not just a thyroid disorder but an autoimmune condition where the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues, especially your TYHROID. 

And the sad thing is, you won’t get any help from your Doctor with this.

They just don’t treat it. The attitude is “come back when your thyroid is totally destroyed and we’ll put you on Thyroid medication” which is insane!

You are on your own. 

As a thyroid coach and advocate, I’ve navigated the journey of thyroid cancer and these challenges myself. I understand the concerns and the need for proactive steps beyond medication. 

Adopting certain dietary and lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in managing the condition.

Take control and be informed

Being informed is crucial. 

If you know you have Hashimotos then there’s a real opportunity to complement medical treatment with your own personal efforts to regulate your immune response and calm down the Hashimotos attack on the thyroid.

This includes strategic modifications in diet, lifestyle, managing stress levels, and ensuring quality sleep.

Though the journey is complex, taking control is possible. 

I’ve compiled a guide detailing actionable advice to initiate this path to improved health and well-being.

Key Takeaways

• Proper diagnosis and monitoring of antibody levels are essential for managing Hashimoto’s.
• Diet and lifestyle adjustments play a significant role in calming the autoimmune response and putting Hashimotos into remission. {Even if your Doctor tells you nothing can be done until your Thyroid is destroyed.}
• Collaborating with your healthcare providers ensures a comprehensive approach to treatment.

Do You Have Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Importance of Hashimotos Antibody Analysis

To manage Hashimoto’s effectively, checking if you have specific antibodies raised is crucial. 

This is what tells you if you have Hashimotos as the root cause of your Thyroid issues.

Regular monitoring of these antibodies can provide insights into the autoimmune activity occurring in the body.

So it’s super important to get to the root cause of your Thyroid disease and find out if it is Hashimotos.

• Why Test for Thyroid Antibodies?
  
  • Monitoring can help you plan to prevent further thyroid damage.
    
  • Untreated Hashimotos and Hypothyroidism can progress to serious conditions: thyroid cancer, heart problems, fibromyalgia, progression to other autoimmune diseases. So it’s important to take control now.
    
  • Understanding your antibody levels could guide you on how to support your thyroid alongside prescribed medication.

Get your own Hashimotos and Thyroid Test Online

In cases where your Doctor wont help you, you can get an independent antibody test. This self-initiated step can often be done at home and isn’t typically cost-prohibitive.

Begin with getting your antibody levels checked to confirm the presence of Hashimoto’s. There are links to the test I use on this page or click here.

Use my discount code THYROIDCOACHHELEN25  for 25% off.

This is a comprehensive test which covers TSH, free T4 and free T3 levels, but also CRUCIALLY,  two Hashimotos Antibody markers. Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGAB), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)

If your antibody levels come back raised you will be contacted by a qualified medical professional who can talk through the test results and the implications for you.

You can then take this independent medical diagnosis information to your own Doctor

• Getting The Most Out Of Hashimotos & Thyroid Testing:
• Access tests online that include a doctor’s assessment.
• Utilise the results to facilitate discussions with your own Doctor for a comprehensive approach to managing your health.

Getting the test results enables you to take a proactive stance in monitoring and slowing the autoimmune attack from by Hashimoto’s disease.

It’s a collaborative effort between informed self-care and professional medical advice, with a keen focus on diet and lifestyle modifications to mitigate symptoms.

Calming The  Hashimotos Immune Response

Once you know for sure if you have Hashimotos, You can take steps to stop it by looking at…

Diet & Lifestyle

It’s paramount to evaluate what enters our body and how we conduct our daily routines.

Integrating whole foods, those close to their natural state, and minimising processed items can substantially influence how the immune system behaves. 

There are several foods  that can be a trigger for the Hashimotos response so its important to work on removing these trigger foods from your diet.

These can include gluten, grains, dairy & eggs.

It’s important to figure out which of these impacts your system by experimenting with taking them out of your diet and looking for improvements.

Gluten

However, the most important item to remove is gluten which should definitely be avoided if you have Hashimotos.

Gluten is very close in structure to the Thyroid Gland as far as the immune system is concerned and fools the body into attacking the thyroid {a process called Molecular mimicry}. 

So complete gluten elimination is crucial to calm down the continuing attack on the Thyroid.

Committing to a Hashimotos friendly diet can really help in reducing inflammation, a key factor in autoimmune responses.

The Right Kind Of Exercise 

The right type of exercise is also important. The body can view over exercise as stress and so overexertion can have the opposite effect, potentially aggravating the immune response. 

Spending every day going crazy in the gym doing chronic cardio without recovery time in between is definitely best avoided.

Walking out in nature is a perfect exercise, which doesn’t raise Cortisol levels {stress hormones} and helps with mental health too. Walking has also been shown to reduce inflammation which is what we are aiming for with Hashimotos.

Calming Stress

It’s so important for your health to look at managing life’s pressures and obtaining enough sleep. 

I know this is often easier said than done in todays fast pace of life.

A mindfulness practice, like meditation or deep-breathing exercises, can really help in transitioning the body into a state of relaxation, ultimately contributing to immune system balance. 

Enhancing Sleep Quality

Aim for consistent, quality sleep, as inadequate rest can have a knock on effect on autoimmune activity.

Implementing a relaxing bedtime routine and ensuring a sleep-conducive environment are requisites for quality sleep.

• Mindfulness: Dedicate time to meditation or yoga.
• Regular Schedule: Strive to sleep and wake at consistent times.
• Sleep Environment: Keep the bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
• Limit Stimulants: Avoid caffeine, TV and electronics close to bedtime.

	Action Items
Food Choices	– Identify foods to include and avoid – Incorporate thyroid-supporting ingredients into your meals
Stress Management	– Develop a routine for relaxation – Engage in activities that reduce stress
Sleep Quality	– Establish a regular sleep schedule – Create an environment conducive to restful sleep – Address factors that may be disrupting your sleep
Exercise	– Avoid over exercising. Walking is a great anti-inflammatory exercise

Be Your Own Health Advocate

Even though it may feel like an uphill battle I promise that you’re not powerless in this fight. 

Partnering with medical professionals while also proactively managing your wellbeing is crucial. 

Be strong. You will need to be your own health advocate to put your Hashimotos into remission

Do your research into Hashimotos. Knowledge is power when talking to your Doctor.

My FREE guide to feeling better with Hashimotos {with Thyroid-Friendly Recipes}

The influence of diet on Hashimoto’s cannot be understated. It’s not about a quick fix; it’s a sustainable lifestyle change to support your body and reduce the autoimmune response causing harm to your thyroid.

To help you get a jumpstart on this lifestyle I have made a free guide containing more detailed information and a collection of recipes specially designed for Thyroid health

This resource aims to empower you with knowledge and practical steps to balance your diet, assisting in the management of Hashimoto’s symptoms. 

Download your copy by clicking the button below

Remember, working alongside any medication, these diet and lifestyle adjustments can make a significant difference in your well-being.