Blog — autoimmune

Written by Chris Kresser Hippocrates said: “All disease begins in the gut.” 2,500 years later we’re just beginning to understand how right he was. And, as I’ll explain in this article, hypothyroidism is no exception. Poor gut health can suppress thyroid function and trigger Hashimoto’s disease, and low thyroid function can lead to an inflamed and leaky gut – as illustrated in the following diagram: The gut-thyroid-immune connection Have you ever considered the fact that the contents of the gut are outside the body? The gut is a hollow tube that passes from the mouth to the anus. Anything that...

Written by Dr Amy Myers.  I want to highlight some of my most helpful articles about autoimmune disease over the next four weeks. My mission is to empower others by providing them the tools I wish I had when conventional medicine failed me during my own struggle with autoimmune disease. That’s why these articles are packed with important information and practical tips to help you get to the root of your health problems and reverse your condition. Follow along as we explore how to optimize your diet, heal your gut, and make lasting lifestyle changes to calm your inflammation and eliminate your symptoms. Plus, I’ll be offering special...

Written by Dr Kellyann Petrucci Yep, I know. You’re thinking, “Here goes Kellyann again… talking about bone broth.” But guess what: I’m not going to talk about bone broth today. Instead, I’m going to tell you what other people are saying about it! That’s because from nutrition experts to dieters, everyone’s falling in love with it. For instance, Dr. Josh Axe, who hosts one of the world’s top ten natural health websites, raves about bone broth in his post here. In addition to pointing out the many health benefits of bone broth that I’ve written about, he adds another bonus:...