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Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism: A Patient’s Guide to Root Causes and Real Solutions

As a Functional Medicine doctor, I believe that knowledge is power — and well-informed patients tend to have better outcomes. Understanding your condition is the first step toward reclaiming your health.


If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it’s essential to understand what is happening in your body, why symptoms persist despite normal lab results, and how you can support your thyroid naturally.




What is Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s?

  • Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough thyroid hormones.


  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition — the most common cause of hypothyroidism — where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid.


    This can lead to a gradual decline in thyroid function over time and is often missed or underdiagnosed in conventional care.


  • Common Symptoms You Might Notice:

  • Fatigue or exhaustion

  • Cold intolerance

  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

  • Brain fog and difficulty concentrating

  • Constipation

  • Dry skin and brittle nails

  • Hair thinning

  • Menstrual irregularities

  • Mood changes, such as anxiety or low mood


Suggested Educational Resources:


To help you feel more in control of your journey, I’m sharing a few trusted articles and video resources created by respected colleagues in Functional Medicine. These will provide valuable context and practical advice.


  1. Article: “The Most Important Thing You May Not Know about Hypothyroidism” A helpful guide to understanding why thyroid blood tests don’t always reflect how you feel.🔗 https://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-may-not-know-about-hypothyroidism/


  2. YouTube: 90% of Hypothyroidism Is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis | Dr. Berg 🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvUthITs4oI


  1. How Functional Medicine Approaches Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s"

    🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87m9uPxdkcU


  2. Article: "6 Root Causes Behind Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity"

    🔗https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/root-causes-leaky-gut-and-autoimmunity/


  3. Article: “Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmune Thyroid” – Dr. Mark Hyman A great introduction to root-cause thinking and how lifestyle changes can help.

    🔗https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-hc47


  4. Article: “10 Things Your Endocrinologist Isn’t Telling You About Hashimoto’s" – Dr. Amy Myers Covers diet, lifestyle, gut health and detox strategies.

    🔗 https://www.amymyersmd.com/blogs/articles/about-hashimotos



Please take your time to explore these materials at your own pace. If any questions arise, I’ll be happy to clarify them during your next consultation.


Warm regards,

Dra. Andreia de Almeida

 
 
 

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