While not quite as common as rheumatoid arthritis or Grave’s disease, Hashimoto’s disease is still a very prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States. And if you guys have been following my series on chronic illnesses, then you know we have a few chronic illnesses in the family - including Hashimoto's. Hashimoto’s th[...]
Let’s talk about one of the best ways you can cope with your autoimmune disease or chronic illness - diet! When you have an autoimmune disease, dealing with the symptoms of your specific disease(s) can really put a damper on day-to-day life. From avoiding environmental triggers to dealing with those pesky flare-ups, managing your autoi[...]
Something I've been wanting to start doing for a while now is sharing the health stories and experiences of other women on this blog. With over 80 known autoimmune diseases, not counting chronic diseases, there is a lot that we can learn by listening to others' stories. My hope is to create a community where women feel safe talking abo[...]
Hashimoto’s disease is a thyroid autoimmune disease that is very common in The United States. This disease has a plethora of side effects on day-to-day life and, like many other autoimmune diseases, it disproportionately affects women more than men. If you’ve been following along with my series on chronic illnesses, then you know I s[...]
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to target and destroy the thyroid’s hormone-producing cells. It is one of the most common autoimmune disorders in the United States and comes with a variety of common autoimmune symptoms. If, like me, you’ve been diagnosed with this autoimmune co[...]
