Do you struggle with bloating, cramping, gas, and indigestion? You’re not alone.
[Read more…]Hypothyroidism: Bloating and the Immune System
July 5, 2022 by 7 Comments
What?! Parasites can play a role in hypothyroidism
December 10, 2016 by 7 Comments
Do you know what could be eating you? Yeah parasites!
I know. I know. So gross. When my doctor first mentioned that parasites might be playing a role in my hypothyroidism. I said HELL NO.
Seriously though turns out these human-feasting organisms could be living in your body. I didn’t enjoy doing the stool testing, but I’m so happy that I did it. Turned out I didn’t have parasites, but I wasn’t off the hook. I have an overgrowth of Candida, fungus invading my gut. If I hadn’t done a stool test, I would have never known. I will be writing more about Candida soon but, in the meantime, parasites have been found in the stool of hypothyroid patients and destroying them makes all the difference. [Read more…]
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) & Hypothyroidism
October 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
Could you have bacterial overgrowth in your small intestines?
I thought, “NO, Not me!”
Turns out SIBO may very well be an issue for me. I’m currently undergoing testing for SIBO, parasites, Candida, and more with a functional medicine practitioner. I’ll be sure to share all that I learn at Hypothyroid Mom in the coming months.
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