Lindsay O'Reilly RD

08/06/2021

And you don't have to wait for your thyroid to stop functioning to do something about it!

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease (the most common one in the US), which is a problem with the immune system. The body attacks its own tissue. This autoimmune disease in particular attacks the thyroid tissue, which can, over time, cause the thyroid to not function properly. ⠀
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Yes, it's important to know if you have thyroid antibodies. Studies show that over 90% of those with hypothyroid have Hashimoto's. Some doctors don't test antibodies because it doesn't change their treatment. Crazy, right? Also, If you have an autoimmune disease, you are at a much higher risk of developing another one and I would sure as s #!t want to know that!⠀
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With Hashimoto's, the focus should be on the immune system and what is causing it to go haywire and attack the thyroid. It's tricky because it can be so different for everyone. Root causes can include:⠀
*infections like Epstein Barre Virus⠀
*toxins like mercury toxicity, mold
*other autoimmune diseases (always recommend testing for celiac if diagnosed with an autoimmune disease)⠀
*stress and stress on the body (common with pregnancy and childbirth)⠀
*nutrient deficiencies⠀
*gut issues and leaky gut
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If you suspect thyroid problems, always ask for a full thyroid panel that includes antibodies. ⠀
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How can you treat Hashimoto's? That is very individual! Diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference in reducing antibodies as well as working on nutrient deficiencies, detoxification, and de-stressing! ⠀
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What questions do you have? 👇⠀
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04/14/2021

Feeling. Better. Is. Possible!

Imagine if:

⭐️You had the energy you need to take on your day…without needing a nap?
⭐️You felt more like moving your body?
Your mood was better?
⭐️You felt more rested because you’re sleeping better at night?
⭐️You could stop googling all of your problems and
⭐️You could stop being overwhelmed with ALL of the information out there?
⭐️You could get the labs run that can give a clearer picture of what’s going on with your thyroid and your symptoms?

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11/27/2019

https://www.lindsayoreillyrd.com/blog/5-tips-for-a-body-positive-holiday Sharing this again in case it is helpful or resonates with anyone this holiday season. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

It's Thanksgiving week and I am really looking forward to some good quality family fun. We are going to eat, drink, play games, laugh and have a great time. To be honest, that isn't something I usually say around the holidays. I am usually anxious about the food, the drinks, the conversations, and s

10/30/2019

https://www.lindsayoreillyrd.com/blog/top-5-thyroid-tests-to-ask-for-and-why

Are you a questioner? Do you like to know the why behind things? Do you feel like you need more information before you buy in? Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t but when it comes to my health, I definitely do! I need the what, when, how and why! Getting more information through thyroid lab test...

10/25/2019

Listen up! You need to know your free T4 AND free T3 in order to know if conversion might be a problem for you. And I will tell you that it is a problem for many. ⁠
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T3 hormone is produced in the thyroid gland but in a much smaller amount than T4. The rest is reliant upon the conversion of T4 to T3, which takes place in the liver and gut. T3 is super important because it is the active hormone that controls All. The. Things! If you have adequate T4 but low T3, you will continue to have symptoms. And that is no bueno! ⁠
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So how do I optimize this conversion? Glad you asked! ⁠(Of course, it is best to work with a practitioner)
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1. Decrease stress! This is a big one! With chronic stress, T4 is converted in higher amounts to reverse T3, which is the opposite of the active T3. Reverse T3 puts the brakes on things so the body can deal with the stress. ⁠Try meditation, yoga, breathing techniques, decrease strenuous exercise, and nourish yourself with adequate calories including good carbs.

2. Support the liver! Most of the conversion is happening in the liver so this is key. ⁠
*Reduce/eliminate alcohol and eat a whole foods diet low in sugar. ⁠
*Eat cooked cruciferous veggies (brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, bok choy)
*Drink warm lemon water in the morning and lots of water throughout the day
*p**p daily and sweat often

3. Support the gut (different for everyone)
*eat a diverse diet low in processed foods and include probiotic and prebiotic foods
*potentially remove food sensitivities, especially for autoimmune
*potentially add in digestive enzymes and/or HCl to help with digestion and absorption of nutrients (work with your practitioner)

4. Eat foods high in zinc and selenium.
*zinc - oysters, beef, crab, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and chickpeas
*selenium - brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, sardines, turkey, and beef liver

Drop your questions.

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09/11/2019

The short answer: there isn't just 1! The long answer: there are lots of things to take into account when working on the diet for Hashimoto's as everyone is very different. ⁠
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An elimination diet can be a great way to determine what foods are causing symptoms and an immune system response. Elimination diets are not perfect but they can be very helpful. This usually involves removing certain foods for a period of time and then introducing them back in slowly while monitoring symptoms. Foods I usually recommend eliminating:⁠
*Gluten - common sensitivity, can cause autoimmune triggers, especially with the thyroid (I always recommend testing for celiac disease before eliminating gluten from diet)⁠
*Dairy - common sensitivity and inflammatory food⁠
*Corn - highly modified, hard to digest⁠
*Soy - can interfere with thyroid hormone, can be an endocrine disruptor⁠
*Sugar- inflammatory, increases blood sugars and insulin⁠
*Most highly process foods⁠
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There may be other foods to eliminate based on symptoms and current diet but it should be individualized. I also like to focus on a whole foods diet to increase nutrients and control blood sugars if needed. ⁠
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This is just a start to Hashimoto's and diet. Drop your questions below? ⁠
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08/25/2019

https://www.lindsayoreillyrd.com/blog/italian-sausage-and-veggie-stuffed-peppers

A gluten-free, dairy-free, easily customizable recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.

05/31/2019

Yes!

If you said true, then you’re wrong.

The artificial sweeteners in soda and other junk foods make you eat more than you would if you just consumed sugar instead. And they can alter your gut flora to promote obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Don’t drink soda — diet or otherwise.

Soda companies proudly promote the fact that it has low or no calorie drinks and that it has cut sales of sugary drinks in schools by 90 percent.

Is that a good thing? I don’t think so.

In fact, it may be worse to drink diet soda than a regular soda.

A 14-year study of 66,118 women published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discovered some frightening facts that should make us all swear off diet drinks and products.

Diet sodas raised the risk of diabetes more than sugar-sweetened sodas.

Women who drank one 12-ounce diet soda a week had a 33 percent increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and women who drank one 20-ounce soda a week had a 66 percent increased risk.

Women who drank diet sodas drank twice as much as those who drank sugar-sweetened sodas because artificial sweeteners are more addictive than regular sugar. The average diet soda drinker consumes three diet drinks a day.

The bottom line is you can’t outsmart Mother Nature.

Fooling your brain into thinking you are getting something sweet plays dirty tricks on your metabolism. Artificial sweeteners disrupt the normal hormonal and neurological signals that control hunger and satiety.

05/17/2019

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease (the most common in the US), which is a problem with the immune system. This autoimmune disease in particular attacks the thyroid tissue, which can, over time, cause the thyroid to not function properly. ⠀
⠀
Yes, it is important to know if you have thyroid antibodies. Studies show that over 90% of those with hypothyroid have Hashimoto's. Some doctors don't test antibodies because it doesn't change their treatment. Crazy, right? If you have an autoimmune disease, you are at a much higher risk of developing another one and I would sure as s #!t want to know that!⠀
⠀
With Hashimoto's, the focus should be on the immune system and what is causing it to go haywire and attack the thyroid. It is tricky because it can be so different for everyone. Root causes can include:⠀
*Infections like Epstein Barre Virus⠀
*toxins like mercury toxicity⠀
*other autoimmune diseases (always recommend testing for celiac if diagnosed with an autoimmune disease)⠀
*stress and stress on the body (common with pregnancy and childbirth)⠀
*nutrient deficiencies⠀
⠀
If you suspect thyroid problems, always ask for a full thyroid panel that includes antibodies. ⠀
⠀
How can you treat Hashimoto's? That is very individual! Diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference in reducing antibodies as well as working on nutrient deficiencies (need to test for these), detoxification, and de-stressing! ⠀
⠀
What questions do you have? 👇⠀
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