Three things Hashimoto’s patients must look for in a multivitamin
If you have Hashimoto’s, then you may know how difficult it is to find a multivitamin that is safe for you. Most multivitamins, even the expensive practitioner brands, are frequently inappropriate for Hashimoto’s patients. They have ingredients that can flare up your symptoms or work against your goal of reducing symptoms. They contain forms of…
What are the signs and symptoms of Hashimoto’s?
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a common diagnosis these days. However, did you know that an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s causes more than 90 percent of hypothyroidism cases? In this article I’ll talk about the symptoms and lab markers that identify Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s is an…
Five ways to keep kids healthy during the pandemic this winter
By Dr. Josh Redd, Chiropractic Physician, RedRiver Health and Wellness Center, MPHb Candidate – Johns Hopkins – Healthcare Epidemiology & Infection Prevention & Control As we head into this winter’s cold and flu season, parents are extra concerned this year due to Covid-19. But not to worry, not only are children naturally more resilient to…
Three reasons why Hashimoto’s patients have brain problems
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician One of the most common areas of debilitating symptoms we see in our Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism patients is the brain. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys the thyroid gland and is the cause of more than 90 percent of hypothyroidism cases in the United States.…
Nine foods to avoid if you have Hashimoto’s
When we see a new patient with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, one of the first and most powerful things we do is put them on an anti-inflammatory diet. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism. It is the cause of more than 90 percent of cases of hypothyroidism in the United States.…
The Immune, Gut, and Brain Reset Through Fasting
Recent research shows fasting can be a profound way to quickly and dramatically improve your immune, gut, and brain health. In our clinics we have many of our Hashimoto’s patients undergo different types of fasts because we have found it is one of the surest ways to swiftly relieve their symptoms. Humans are actually built…
How to find the right covid-19 antibody test
Antibody testing (referred to as “serology testing” by researchers) can play a critical role in addressing the prevalence of Covid-19 in our communities. However, many antibody tests lack the specificity and sensitivity to accurately assess past exposure to Covid-19. As a result, we are dealing with much misinformation regarding the prevalence of Covid-19 throughout the…
How poor conversion of T4 to T3 can lead to low thyroid symptoms despite normal TSH
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician Adequate thyroid function depends on more than the thyroid gland producing enough hormone. The majority of the thyroid hormone the thyroid gland produces is an inactive form, called T4. In order for the cells to be able to use it, it must first be converted to an…
The must-have supplement for every patient with Hashimoto’s: Glutathione
By Josh Redd, MS, DABFM, DAAIM, Chiropractic Physician Antioxidants are a buzz word in health circles that sometimes deliver empty promises. But when it comes to autoimmune Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, one antioxidant is a must-have in your protocol kit: Glutathione. Glutathione is considered the body’s master antioxidant and you need it dampen autoimmune disease and lower…
