Healing Hashimoto’s

March 23, 2022
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS

Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS

Award-winning nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author.

Without a doubt, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is the most prevalent autoimmune condition affecting nearly 80% of my clients.

In fact, low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, has been estimated to afflict upwards of 300 million people worldwide. And up to 60 million of those live in America alone!

Hashimoto’s involves the production of the autoimmune thyroid antibodies Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (TPOAb) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb). When these antibodies infiltrate the thyroid gland, they cause damage to the tissue, which makes the thyroid unable to produce adequate thyroid hormones.

The signs and symptoms of Hashimoto’s include fatigue, sluggishness, increased sensitivity to cold, brittle nails, hair loss, unexplained weight gain, achy joints and muscles, a puffy face, loss of eyebrow growth – especially on the outer third of the brow, diminished sex drive and even depression.

But, know there is hope!

My Quick Fix – Many of my clients have done exceedingly well by simply adding 2 grams of Black Seed Oil to their daily diet. Black seed oil has long been hailed as a cure for “just about anything” and that includes Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

Black seed oil contains thymoquinone (TQ), a potent phytochemical known for its anti-inflammatory effects, as well as for its antioxidant, antihistamine, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects.

In an eight week 2016 Iranian study, participants were given 2 grams of black seed oil per day. The group receiving the oil saw significantly lowered thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, and raised T3 levels. Black seed oil was also found to reduce their thyroid antibodies.

Not only does black seed oil impact the thyroid directly, it also addresses the root cause contributing to Hashimoto’s – infections that can trigger autoimmune disorders. I recommend Amazing Herbs Black Seed Oil. Take 1 teaspoon per day.

I also recommend taking 600 mg of myo-inositol and 100 mcg of selenium twice a day. In a 2017 study published in the International Journal of Endocrinology, researchers found the combination of myo-inositol and selenium remarkably restored TSH, TPOAb, and TgAb levels and increased levels of thyroid hormones in patients diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis.

No wonder my clients now tell me they have a restored quality of life!

Now, let’s take a look at the other nine insidious thyroid thieves that may have derailed you to begin with, like a sluggish detoxification system, hidden dental infections, gluten sensitivities, lack of protein, adrenal burnout, dwindling probiotics, and fluoride, bromine and chlorine overload. Not to mention vitamin, mineral and amino acid deficiencies or hidden viruses.

1. Detox Your Body by Addressing Toxic Bile

Bile is a major vehicle for detox, grabbing and binding toxins for elimination. And bile is an unseemly brew of such things as heavy metals, drugs, foreign chemicals, food preservatives, contaminants – whatever the liver is getting rid of goes into the bile. If your bile is thick and congested, all that toxic sludge sticks around in your body.

If you suspect sluggish bile flow as a factor in your thyroid issues, I recommend UNI KEY’s Bile Builder. The unique ingredients in this formula provide optimum bile support and work to help your body produce, thin out and move bile efficiently for optimum gallbladder and liver health.

2. Get to the Dentist!

Find a holistic, biological dentist and have a comprehensive assessment to determine if hidden dental infections are causing anaerobic bacteria to seep into your system from root canals, implants and cavitations remaining from pulled teeth. Check to see if you may be burdened with heavy metals leaching copper and/or mercury from high amalgam fillings. Check out the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine to find a practitioner in your area.

3. Say Goodbye to Gluten

Go gluten free! Modern wheat contains 10 times more gluten than it did 50 years ago. And it’s high in gliadin, a protein that is foreign to our bodies. It highly resembles a crucial enzyme known as transglutaminase which is concentrated in the thyroid. As the immune system attacks the gliadin, antibodies also attack the thyroid.

4. Pump Up the Protein!

Protein is a major normalizer for overall thyroid function. It acts as an escort to transport the thyroid hormone to all bodily tissues. Make sure to have quality protein with every meal and snack. Two of my favorite clean protein sources are my Fat Flush Whey Protein and vegan Fat Flush Body Protein.

5. Address the Adrenals

Healthy thyroid function is intimately related to the adrenal glands, as they work synergistically to keep you functioning. When you’re under stress, your adrenals secrete cortisol which can block the thyroid’s T4 to T3 conversion, creating a vicious cycle that creates burnout for both your thyroid and adrenals. I recommend UNI KEY’s Adrenal Formula. Take 2 caplets three times daily.

6. Push Probiotics

Overuse of antibiotics can harm the beneficial bacteria strains you need in your microbiome. Sugar, stress, and even the medications you use to treat your autoimmune disease can also destroy these essential probiotics.

To create more diversity in your microbiome, you need a good probiotic like Flora-Key. It contains all of the research-backed strains that have been shown to support health when you have an autoimmune disease. This is the powdered probiotic I personally take to keep my gut healthy – and it tastes delicious sprinkled on a bowl of fresh berries.

7. Increase Stomach Acid

People with autoimmune diseases tend to have low stomach acid. Autoimmune reactions can cause gastric and intestinal linings to become inflamed, which decreases the secretion of stomach acid.

If you’ve had tests done that show you are low in iron, calcium, zinc, folate, vitamin B12, or protein, you likely aren’t making enough stomach acid. Supplementing with UNI KEY’s HCl+2 before each meal will help you digest protein and increase your ability to absorb nutrients. Take 1-2 caplets three times daily with meals.

8. Kick Chemicals to the Curb

Many of my clients are overloaded with fluoride, bromine and chlorine which negatively impacts the thyroid by competing with iodine. Some of the worst chemical culprits can be found in water, toothpastes, hot tubs, non-organic foods, soft drinks, teas, commercial breads, some medications and brominated vegetable oils.

Consider installing a CWR Under Counter AIO Water Filter with Metalgon in your home. There’s also a countertop model and a shower filter. They use four stages of advanced filtration to remove chlorine, chloramine, fluoride, glyphosate, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and more.

9. Add Smart Fats, Vitamins and Minerals

GLA-90 (gamma linolenic acid) and CLA-1000 (conjugated linoleic acid) are excellent sources of thyroid-nourishing fatty acids.

And if there’s one thing we should all be taking daily, it’s a good quality multivitamin. A comprehensive formula with highly absorbable forms of the essential vitamins and minerals can help fill the gaps where diet just isn’t enough.

UNI KEY’s Advanced Daily Multivitamin includes additional nutrients that research has found to be important to all adults – whether you have Hashimoto’s or not.

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Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books including The Fat Flush Plan series and her latest book, Radical Metabolism. She’s been rewriting the rules of nutrition for more than 40 years and is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the field of diet, detox and women’s health issues. 

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16 Comments

  1. Dawn

    I know I have aa low thyroid response but I’m not sure if it is caused by this autoimmune condition.

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    • Team ALG

      Always good to have this checked out.

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    • Diane

      I have Hashimoto”s and I take Levothyroxin, I would like information on healing this. Thank you for your help and interesting articles. Diane

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  2. Lucy

    Interesting explanation of this disease. I never have really understood what is going on with it.

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    • Team ALG

      So glad it was helpful!

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  3. Darren

    I’m going to try the Adrenal Formula and the Bile Builder. Thanks

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    • Team ALG

      That’s great to hear!

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  4. Tish

    The only problem with the water system is that it cannot be installed if you have a granite or any other stone counter top. The above counter can’t be used either if you have a one unit faucet. I got it for a Christmas gift from my children. I was so disappointed, because I really wanted one.

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    • Team ALG

      When you have granite or other counter tops like marble or tile, you can have a professional stone cutter drill a whole for the spigot.

      Reply
  5. Deborah

    Wonder about the black seed oil, Can you take fish oil with this? It seems like too much Omega 9 and Omega 6?? I do have Hashimoto’s and would like to see if the black seed oil will help… Thank you for your help

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    • Team ALG

      Hi Deborah,
      You can take both. You might want to cut back on the amount of fish oil when you incorporate black seed oil to see how you do with it. Hope this helps with your Hashimoto’s.

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  6. Linda

    So should someone that had their thyroid killed with a radioactive pill and takes synthroid daily all follow this? Is it safe to take synchrony everyday or are there alternatives?

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    • Linda

      Synchrony should day synthroid. Sorry.

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    • Web Admin

      You can talk to your doctor about a more natural alternative to synthroid but you do still need thyroid hormone which can’t be provided in a supplement form and only comes from medication. You can then add in supplements for additional support as well.

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  7. Anna

    Hi – I have 1/2 of thyroid removed due to thyroid nodule that was papillary cancer … would you recommend these supplements
    I’m not on synthroid

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    • Web Admin

      Yes, they can be helpful!

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