Why A Gluten Free Diet Is A Must For Hashimoto's
Welcome to Thyroid Warriors new Surviving Hashimoto's Thyroiditis blog. The purpose of our blog is to provide helpful information and tools for thyroid sufferers to optimize their health and break free of the chains of thyroid disease. Our first post will focus on why a gluten free diet can be beneficial for those suffering with hashimoto's. A little bit of background, what exactly is hashimoto's thyroiditis? According to the American Thyroid Association , " The term “Thyroiditis” refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States." Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder that wreaks havoc on every system of the body. The thyroid gland loses the ability to function properly. If you have hashimoto's you are most likely familiar with the fatigue, bloating, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, temperature in...