Arevik Vardanyan ND.A.

06/27/2025

It is very common to see Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism together...but also not necessarily.⠀
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Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease where the body essentially attacks the thyroid gland, this often can result in hypothyroidism. ⠀
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Hypothyroidism is where the body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). Hypothyroidism tends to happen over time and is most common in women.
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Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism have similar symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, fatigue, etc.⠀
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If you've been told that you have hypothyroidism but don’t know if you have Hashimoto’s, ask your doctor to check TPO antibodies - these are the antibodies that would be produced with Hashimoto's. It can't hurt to know whats going on with your body even more!⠀
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BTW, just because you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s does not mean that you have hypo!
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Some ways of managing symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's:⠀
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1. Find what foods your body loves➡️ what foods is your body sensitive too?⠀
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2. Heal your gut➡️ science shows that there is a strong connection between gut health and autoimmune conditions. ⠀
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3. Manage stress➡️ stress is a significant trigger when it comes to symptoms, manage your stress. ⠀
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4. Prioritise sleep➡️ sleep allows your body to heal and regenerate, not always possible but do your best to mange your sleep. ⠀
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5. Work with a professional➡️ they can help guide you through it all and make it all less overwhelming for you, such as a qualified endocrinologist and/or holistic MD. ⠀
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Check-in with yourself and your symptoms. What can you do today to feel better? Remember, healing is individualised and different for everyone💙

05/21/2025

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Triiodothyronine or T3 hormone is the active form of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. Approximately 20% of triiodothyronine is secreted into the bloodstream directly by the thyroid gland.

The remaining 80% is produced from conversion of thyroxine by organs such as the liver and kidneys. Thyroid hormones play vital roles in regulating the body’s metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development and function, and the maintenance of bones.

Optimal function of your liver and kidneys is paramount to the process above. 👆

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05/16/2025

It’s no secret that I’m a big proponent of using food as medicine (I call it food pharmacology!) to address the many root causes of Hashimoto’s. Years ago I heard about black seed oil, and I’m excited that there has been so much new research about its benefits! 🌱

- Black seed oil has an incredibly rich history behind it, as it has been used as a medicinal herb for over 3000 years. While native to Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia, its use has slowly spread further throughout the Middle East, where it is cultivated and carries with it a long history of religious and medicinal use.

- The use of this herb has been documented in many different systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Unani, Tibb, and Siddha medicines, to name a few.

- Did you know that black seed oil can help thyroid function, eradicate certain infections, balance blood sugar, and help support healthy cholesterol levels?

If you haven't seen it already, check out my article about Black Seed oil and Hashimoto's to learn more. Comment below with BLACKSEED101 and I’ll send you a link to it!

Have you tried black seed oil before? What has been your experience with it?

03/14/2025

Vaccinated children have a 170% higher chance of being diagnosed with autism, according to a new peer-reviewed study.

The study also found that vaccinated children had a 212% greater likelihood of developing a range of neurodevelopmental disorders.

🔗 https://publichealthpolicyjournal.com/vaccination-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders-a-study-of-nine-year-old-children-enrolled-in-medicaid/