Today we’re going to get into the ins and outs of Hashimoto’s (Hashi). I know it kind of sounds like it would be a delicious Japanese dish, but trust me, it’s not.

Please remember that I am not a doctor, I am writing this for informational purposes only and if you suspect that you or someone you love has Hashi, you should definitely seek professional medical advice.

WHAT IS HASHI?

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (Hashi) is commonly mistaken for hypothyroidism, but it is actually an autoimmune disease that CAUSES Hypothyroidism. The immune system begins to attack the thyroid causing the thyroid not to produce thyroid hormones like normal. This can make the body not function as well as it should.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HASHI?

According to the National Institute of health, the symptoms of Hashi can include…

fatigue
weight gain
trouble tolerating cold
joint and muscle pain
constipation
dry skin or dry, thinning hair
heavy or irregular menstrual periods or fertility problems
slowed heart rate

WHO CAN HASHI EFFECT?
Anyone can develop Hashi, young, old, male or female, but it seems that middle aged women seem to be the ones that Hashi effects the most. This can be due to women having more vigorous immune responses than men. About 10-12% of the general population have or will develop Hashi in their lifetime.

WHAT DO I DO IF I SUSPECT I HAVE HASHI?
As Always, Talk to your dr. They will most likely test your thyroid levels and your adrenals. If you are diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, chances are you will get blood drawn on a regular basis and be put on medications that will keep your thyroid levels in check.

ARE THERE ANY LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR HASHI?
Diet and exercise can help lessen the symptoms of Hashimoto’s. It is recommended to eat close to an anti-Inflammatory diet and to do low impact aerobic activity and light intensity strength training. Eventually, depending on how severe your Hashi is and how it is managed, you may be able to return to exercise as if you didn’t have Hashi at all. It’s also important to ensure that you’re getting enough sleep and managing your stress levels.

THE CURE FOR HASHI
Unfortunately, as of right now there is no known cure for Hashi’s, but there are many lifestyle changes that can be made in order to live an active and healthy lifestyle and manage the symptoms of Hashi’s.

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