If you have Hashimoto’s, chances are you’ve come across the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet at some point.

It’s often recommended as the diet for autoimmune disease, but is it actually necessary for everyone with Hashimoto’s?

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m sharing why I don’t routinely recommend the AIP diet, despite having worked with hundreds of women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the AIP diet removes and why it’s commonly recommended for Hashimoto’s
• When I might actually consider using AIP with a patient
• Why more restriction isn’t always better
• How restrictive diets can sometimes lead to under-eating and under-nourishing
• Why sustainability matters more than perfection
• What I recommend instead for most women with Hashimoto’s

If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need to follow AIP to lower inflammation and support your Hashimoto’s, this episode is for you.

LINKS:

• Book a complimentary discovery call with our thyroid-focused team: https://www.drvongnd.com/apply
• Download my FREE thyroid lab guide: https://www.drvongnd.com/thyroidlabguide
• Learn more about our comprehensive 5-month thyroid program, the Thyroid Reset System: https://thyroidresetsystem.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1107407

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What happens when you’ve done all the “right” things for your Hashimoto’s, but you still don’t feel well?

You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’ve worked on your gut. You’re taking the supplements. Your thyroid is being treated. And yet, you’re still struggling with persistent fatigue, brain fog, and other stubborn symptoms, or your thyroid antibodies just won’t come down.

Sometimes, there may be more to the story than just your thyroid.

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Liam LaTouche, ND, whose clinical practice focuses on chronic fatigue, chronic infections, autoimmunity and complex chronic illness.

We take a deeper look at what may be going on in some of the more complex Hashimoto’s cases, including:

• How to recognize when fatigue may be more complex than typical hypothyroid fatigue
• Chronic infections and viral reactivation, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
• The connection between chronic infections, immune dysregulation and Hashimoto’s
• POTS, dysautonomia and why these symptoms can easily be mistaken for thyroid symptoms
• Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
• Mold exposure and other potential barriers to healing
• What persistently elevated thyroid antibodies may be telling us
• How Dr. Liam approaches investigating a complex case when the usual pieces aren’t enough

We also walk through a real patient case involving Hashimoto’s, profound fatigue, mold exposure and viral reactivation, and how looking beyond the obvious pieces helped uncover what had been missed.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but something is still missing, this episode is an important reminder that your symptoms are not necessarily “just Hashimoto’s” and sometimes we need to widen the lens to see the rest of the puzzle.

CONNECT WITH DR. LIAM:
https://liamlatouche.com/
https://rootedinhealth.ca/

LINKS:

• Book a complimentary discovery call with our thyroid-focused team: https://www.drvongnd.com/apply
• Download my FREE thyroid lab guide: https://www.drvongnd.com/thyroidlabguide
• Learn more about our comprehensive 5-month thyroid program, the Thyroid Reset System: https://thyroidresetsystem.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1107407

CONNECT WITH DR. RACHEL:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvongnd/

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What is actually driving your Hashimoto’s?

If you have Hashimoto’s, you may have been told that there’s nothing you can really do beyond taking thyroid medication and monitoring your TSH.

But Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition and while thyroid medication can be incredibly important for replacing the thyroid hormones your body needs, it doesn’t address the bigger question of what may be contributing to the immune dysfunction and inflammation in the first place.

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down the 8 major triggers and drivers I look at when working with women with Hashimoto’s, including:

• Genetics
• Chronic stress
• Gut dysfunction
• Chronic infections
• Toxin exposure
• Nutrient imbalances
• Blood sugar and insulin resistance
• Hormonal shifts like puberty, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause

I’ll explain how these different factors can fit into the bigger Hashimoto’s picture, why I believe so many women who feel like they’ve “tried everything” may simply still be missing pieces of their puzzle, and the importance of rebuilding your body’s resilience rather than spending your life trying to avoid every possible trigger.

I’ll also walk you through the story of one of my clients, Lyndsay, and how uncovering things like SIBO, nutrient deficiencies, insulin resistance and chronic stress helped us better understand what was contributing to years of debilitating fatigue, brain fog, bloating, poor sleep, hair loss and unpredictable weight changes.

If you’re doing “all the right things” but still struggling with symptoms or persistently elevated thyroid antibodies, this episode will help you understand where you may need to look next.

LINKS:

• Book a complimentary discovery call with our thyroid-focused team: https://www.drvongnd.com/apply
• Download my FREE thyroid lab guide: https://www.drvongnd.com/thyroidlabguide
• Learn more about our comprehensive 5-month thyroid program, the Thyroid Reset System: https://thyroidresetsystem.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1107407

CONNECT WITH DR. RACHEL:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvongnd/

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗