Honestly, when I got the diagnosis of Hashimoto's even though it was
an AutoImmune disease that would never go away.....I was relieved!
Relieved to have a reason for the way I had been feeling, and happy to
have proved my Endocrinologist wrong!!! It wasn't depression {like I
KNEW it WASN'T!} but she thought it was. I knew my body and KNEW it was
thyroid related, and I am so very glad that I didn't let someone else
define me into something I knew wasn't true! I have become an advocate
for searching for a Doctor that will listen....search until you find
that good fit, and appreciate them once you do!
My new
doctor {I lovingly call her SupaDoc, because she is FANTASTIC!
and listens to me} said I needed to go Gluten Free and highly
recommended doing a Paleo dietary change. I'd been learning about Paleo
already, because I was in the process of cutting out grains. So, now
that I have this diagnosis and information from SupaDoc....what do I do?
I went into automatic research mode. I had a book at home that I'd
bought when looking into Paleo....Practical Paleo. It's fantastic! It
breaks down the protocol into different recommendations for certain
health conditions, and that is how I found out about the Autoimmune
Protocol for Hashimoto's. Through that book, I learned what not to eat
and more importantly- what I CAN eat! It was depressing at first, seeing
all of my favorite foods on the DO NOT EAT list, but I let myself
grieve for a moment about cutting out these foods for possibly the rest
of my life and then moved on. After all, eating this way could get me
back to feeling as I once had...so, I had to try it and give it my all.
Once
I read Practical Paleo, I had a thirst for more information; so thank
goodness for the Internet! There are so many fantastic resources online,
and for FREE, that you can learn so much from, and get started without
spending even a dime!! I searched different sites and recipe books. Read
reviews and took the time to find good deals on recipe books that I
knew I'd like and get the most bang for my buck, as I knew this change
would be life-long. So, I focused on website searches. I Googled
individual recipes, like AIP Taco Seasoning, AIP Stir Fry, and other
staples in our menu because I knew the spices I used needed to change.
Pre-packged food and seasoning packets were a thing of the past for our
home.
This was my favorite explanation of what an Autoimmune thyroid problem is, and what to do about it:
These are a few of my favorite AIP Blogs:
If
I could pass on one piece of advice to anyone beginning their journey
with Hashimoto's, it's to keep trying! If you are struggling finding a
Doctor who will listen and help you to be successful with your
journey....KEEP LOOKING! They are out there! Utilize your social network
and learn as much as you can. Take your journey into your own hands and
focus on cleaning up your diet and cut out all of those inflammatory
foods that are causing your body problems.
Because I promise you, when you find someone who acknowledges that your
symptoms aren't all in your head...you'll feel like this, and the
journey will be worth it!
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