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READ BELOW for all the details ⬇️ Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism are very common. And these two diagnoses usually come together but how you treat each is VERY different. Hypothyroidism is an under active thyroid gland. It’s diagnosed by having a high TSH, low free T4 and/or low free T3. Many things can cause hypothyroidism such as stress, nutrient deficiencies, and poor gut and liver health. 🌱 Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and causes damage. It’s diagnosed by having TPO (Thyroid peroxidase) and TgAb (Thyroglobulin) antibodies. 🌿 Hashimoto’s Disease can cause hypothyroidism if left unmanaged. In fast, over 90% of people with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s disease. It’s a HUGE cause of hypothyroidism and should be identified in order to treat the CAUSE – the immune system. 🦋 Since Hashimoto's is an immune system disorder, thyroid medication doesn’t help with the immune system attack. It just supplies you with thyroid hormones. The BEST way to start dealing with Hashimoto’s is to remove the inflammatory foods.... gluten, soy, and sugar. And dairy also has been shown to affect people with Hashimoto’s. ⭐️ The most important thing is to determine root cause so you can reverse your condition. You MUST assess if you have thyroid antibodies so you know what you should be prioritizing on your thyroid journey. Want to learn more? Grab the link in the comments below for my latest article to help you get started! 👇👇 #thyroidhealth #hashimotosdisease #hashimotosthyroiditis #hashimotodiet #healing #healingjourney #nervoussystemregulation #autoimmunity #holistichealth #holistichealing #hypothyroidism #hypothyroidismweightloss #hypothyroidismdiet #hypothyroidismsucks #hypothyroiddiet #healthylifestyle #healthjourney #functionalmedicine #functionalmedicinecoach #hashimotos #thyroidhealing #thyroidhealth #thyroidcoach #hormonesupport #hormonebalance #hashimotosdiet #fatlosshelp #weightlossjourney #hashimotos #womenshealth #healthywomen #hashimtossupport

Chronic stress and Immunity. Read the article. Chronic stress can significantly weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections and diseases. Here are some key ways it affects immunity: 1. **Reduced Lymphocytes**: Chronic stress decreases the number of lymphocytes, which are white blood cells essential for fighting off infections¹². 2. **Increased Inflammation**: Prolonged stress leads to higher levels of cortisol, which can cause chronic inflammation. This persistent inflammation can weaken the immune system's ability to respond effectively¹³. 3. **Impaired Immune Response**: Stress can impair the body's ability to produce antibodies and other immune responses, making it harder to fend off illnesses²⁴. 4. **Increased Susceptibility to Illness**: With a weakened immune system, the body becomes more vulnerable to infections, such as the common cold, and can exacerbate autoimmune conditions¹³. Managing stress through techniques like mindfulness, regular exercise, and maintaining social connections can help support a healthy immune system. Have you found any particular stress management techniques helpful in your daily life? ¹: [Cleveland Clinic](https://lnkd.in/g8TXPtcN) ²: [UMMS Health](https://lnkd.in/gSTvpz2y) ³: [Simply Psychology](https://lnkd.in/gcFVKJik) ⁴: [Frontiers in Immunology](https://lnkd.in/gM8f98zq) Source: Conversation with Copilot, 12/8/2024 (1) Stress Sickness: Stress and Your Immune System. https://lnkd.in/g8TXPtcN. (2) How Does Stress Affect the Immune System? - UMMS Health. https://lnkd.in/gSTvpz2y. (3) Stress, Illness and the Immune System - Simply Psychology. https://lnkd.in/gcFVKJik. (4) Frontiers | Editorial: Stress and Immunity. https://lnkd.in/gM8f98zq. (5) 20.2A: Stress and Immunity - Medicine LibreTexts. https://lnkd.in/gjzX5X2y.

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Heart disease can be stressful, creating an awful feedback loop. This was my experience with my inherited condition. Diet and exercise were minor contributors relative to relentless LDL levels, chronic stress, and emotional isolation. Dean Ornish, M.D. has done amazing work illuminating the contributing factors if you're interested, and his book "Undo It" opened my eyes to the importance of stress and emotional connection for everyone, particularly for those of us with heart disease. Without treatment, my LDL was consistently above 320 mg/dL. Anything above 190 is considered 'very high' or 'dangerous.' The number hung over my head, and I stressed silently about it for decades, though I had no obvious symptoms and I looked healthy. I internalized, stopped talking to people about my condition, and wound up having a heart attack and a quintuple bypass at the age of 46. When I emerged from surgery, I realized that I had fixed the symptoms but not the causes, and unless I got my disease under control, I'd be in for another surgery in a matter of years. With foot-long cuts on my arm and chest and a broken sternum, I was highly motivated and changed my diet and aversion to pharmaceuticals in an instant - I shifted to a vegan diet (with fish when I feel like it) and began treatment, and now my LDL is consistently below 50. For the first time in my adult life, there's no dark cloud of imminent health disaster hanging over me, and it's the most wonderful feeling. My condition is known as FH - familial hypercholesterolemia - and Katherine Wilemon and her organization Family Heart Foundation is doing fantastic work bringing awareness to the disease and treatment options. She was interviewed in a recent TIME magazine article on "What to Do If Your High Cholesterol Is Genetic" I see too many heart patients struggle, feeling isolated and alone like there are no options and there's no one to talk to. It's not true, and there are options and many people who can relate to and help. You're not alone and there's work being done every day to connect patients and improve treatments. Reach out and find your community - you'll be amazed by the powerful bond that connects heart patients. https://lnkd.in/ewqQdNYk

We often look at chronic diseases in isolation, which can cause other health complications. For example, many of my clients will come to me initially saying they found out they were prediabetic so they gave up carbohydrates and then their next test showed high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. We have to ensure we are implementing a diet that addresses all cardiometabolic risk factors so that blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, liver enzymes, kidney health, bone health, etc are all optimized to truly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and its complications.⁠ ⁠ Having unmanaged diabetes doubles the risk of heart disease due to many factors that damages blood vessels and negatively impacts heart health. It causes havoc in the blood vessels that lead to blood vessel dysfunction that can accelerate plaque formation in the arteries and lead to blood clotting complications. ⁠ ⁠ In order to reduce your risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis, etc. we must manage insulin resistance, optimize your lipids, blood sugar and triglyceride levels, reduce inflammation and halt oxidative stress, so we can protect your blood vessel health and avoid blood clot formation.⁠ ⁠ 👋🏼 Hi, my name is Michelle Routhenstein, I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, who specializes in heart disease management and prevention through science based nutrition. We must address all aspects of heart disease in order to truly reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes - and this includes these 6 factors that are present in many individuals who are at an increased risk of heart disease complications.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ I address all of these factors in my 6 week heart optimization group program. My next group starts in the beginning of February 2024 and the waitlist for this cohort is currently open. Join the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/eyC78TBW #diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetestype2 #diabetesdiet #diabeteslife #diabetescommunity #diabetes2 #diabetesmellitus #diabetesmanagement #diabetescare #diabetesproblems #diabetessupport #prediabetes #insulinresistance #diabetic #diabeticlife #insulindependent #strokeawarenessmonth #strokeprevention #strokeawareness #preventandreverseheartdisease #stroke #heartdisease #highbloodpressure #highcholesterol #heartsurgery #hearthealth #healthyheart #heartattacksurvivor #heartdiseaseprevention

These symptoms may indicate there may be underlying inflammation in your body that needs to be addressed. It does not confirm inflammation, but they could be indicators to consider and address for optimal heart health. To confirm, you can request blood tests for inflammation like hsCRP, optimal levels are less than 1.0mg/dL. 
Why may this these symptoms be signs of inflammation? 1. Underlying inflammation can dysregulate the immune system, causing either an overactive or weakened response to pathogens, increasing susceptibility to frequent infections due to compromised immune function. 2. Persistent fatigue can lead to inflammation due to its impact on energy levels, stress responses, and potential nutrient deficiencies, creating a cascade effect that disrupts the body's balance and triggers inflammatory responses. 3. Acid reflux causes inflammation by repeatedly irritating the lining of the esophagus due to the regurgitation of stomach acid. 4. Skin problems can signal inflammation because the skin is sensitive to changes in the body's immune responses, leading to visible issues like rashes or redness as a result of internal inflammation. 5. Stubborn abdominal weight can be a sign of underlying inflammation. This happens because inflammatory processes can disrupt how the body regulates fat storage, leading to a specific accumulation of fat around the abdomen that is metabolically active and that causes more inflammatory proteins to be in the bloodstream. 6. Joint pain can suggest inflammation because it often accompanies swollen and achy joints. Plus, ongoing inflammation in joints might not just affect mobility but also impact heart health by potentially causing issues with blood vessels and heart function. ⭐️ We need to address and combat inflammation to protect your heart. ❤️ Join me in my next 6 week heart optimization group program where we discuss how to address inflammation through science based nutrition and protect your heart so you can live a long and healthy life, doing the things you love to do! 👉🏼 My next group program starts on February 9th and spots are limited! Enroll today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA #highcholesterol #highcholesteroldiet #highcholesterolproblems #highcholesterollife #cholesterol #lowcholesterol #heartdisease #hearthealth #lowercholesterol #statins #agingwell #heartdiseaseprevention #heartattackprevention #cardiovasculardisease #cardiacdiet #heartthealthydiet #heartattacksurvivor #ldlcholesterol #hearthealthy #heartdiseaseawareness #highbloodpressure #atherosclerosis #atherosclorsistreatment #cardiacbypass #cardiarehab #heartscan #calciumscan #lowercholesterolnaturally #hearthealthawareness #heartheallthyliving

6 YOUNG INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH RISK OF STROKE 😵 📈 As per statistics provided by the World Stroke Association, it is projected that in 2022, over 16% of individuals between the ages of 15 and 49 will experience a stroke, accounting for approximately 12.2 million new cases worldwide. In Vietnam, one-third of all stroke cases involve young and middle-aged individuals. The incidence of stroke among young people is also increasing at a rate of 2% annually, with four times as many male patients as female patients. 🔰 The following groups are considered to be at a heightened risk of stroke: 🔸 Individuals with cerebrovascular malformations: Anomalies in the development of cerebral blood vessels can lead to aneurysms, resulting in cerebral hemorrhagic strokes, or the blood vessels may become narrowed, causing ischemic strokes. 🔸 Regular smokers: Statistics indicate that approximately 50% of young individuals who experience a stroke are regular smokers or exposed to passive smoking. 🔸 Individuals with lipid metabolism disorders: Unhealthy dietary habits, such as the consumption of fast food and processed foods, increase the risk of vascular pathologies among young individuals. 🔸 Overweight and sedentary individuals: Around 10% of young stroke patients are overweight (with a body mass index BMI > 30), and measurements of waist and hip circumference are closely associated with the risk of stroke. 🔸 Individuals with diabetes and hypertension: Diabetes accounts for 30% of strokes in young people, while hypertension is responsible for approximately 10%. Unhealthy eating habits and environmental pollution contribute to an earlier onset of diabetes. 🔸 Users of stimulants: Alcohol is the primary stimulant associated with strokes in young individuals. Heavy alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage. -------------------------------------------------- - 🎗 𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍 INTERNATIONAL CLINIC 🏥Address: No. 10 Truong Dinh, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 📨Email: [email protected] 🌎Website: https://yersinclinic.com/ ☎️Hotline: 0903.800.551 - 028 3933 6688 ⏰Monday - Saturday (7:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 17:00) #yersinclinic #yersininternationalclinic #healthcare #generalmedicalcheckup #examinationprocess #stroke #strokedisease #strokepreventing #heartdiseases

💥 Type 1 Diabetes - Definition: An autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. - Onset: Usually develops in children, teenagers, or young adults, but can occur at any age. - Insulin Dependence: Individuals require lifelong insulin therapy to manage blood glucose levels. Causes: - Genetics: Family history can increase risk. - Autoimmune Factors: The body mistakenly attacks pancreatic cells. - Environmental Triggers: Possible triggers include viruses or other environmental factors. Symptoms: - Increased thirst and urination - Extreme hunger - Unintended weight loss - Fatigue and weakness - Blurred vision - Irritability and mood changes Management: - Insulin Therapy: Daily injections or an insulin pump. - Blood Sugar Monitoring: Regular monitoring to maintain target levels. - Diet and Exercise: Balanced diet and regular physical activity. 💥Type 2 Diabetes:- Definition: A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). The body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin. - Onset: Most commonly develops in adults over 45, but increasingly seen in younger populations due to rising obesity rates. Causes: - Genetics: Family history and ethnicity can influence risk. - Lifestyle Factors: Obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet are major contributors. - Insulin Resistance: Cells become resistant to insulin, causing higher blood glucose levels. Symptoms: - Increased thirst and urination - Increased hunger - Fatigue - Blurred vision - Slow-healing sores or frequent infections - Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck Management: - Medications: Oral medications (e.g., metformin) and sometimes insulin. - Diet and Exercise: Healthy eating plan and regular physical activity. - Blood Sugar Monitoring: Regular monitoring to ensure levels remain within target range. - Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight to improve insulin sensitivity. Complications (Common to Both Types if Uncontrolled): - Heart disease and stroke - Nerve damage (neuropathy) - Kidney damage (nephropathy) - Eye damage (retinopathy) - Foot problems - Skin conditions Proper management and lifestyle changes can help individuals with both types of diabetes lead healthy and active lives. 1. #DiabetesManagement 2. #Type1Diabetes 3. #Type2Diabetes 4. #DiabetesAwareness 5. #Endocrinology 6. #HealthcareProfessionals 7. #ChronicDiseaseManagement 8. #DiabetesEducation 9. #InsulinTherapy 10. #PublicHealth

DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH: It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases: Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases. METHOD OF TREATMENT 1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water 2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute 3.. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal. 4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours 5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day. 6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life. The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases: 1. High Blood Pressure (30 days) 2. Gastric (10 days) 3. Diabetes (30 days) 4. Constipation (10 days) 5. Cancer (180 days) 6. TB (90 days) 7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.. This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times. It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active. This makes sense .. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain... For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. • Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. • You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. • Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. • 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. • Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive... A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life. Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.

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