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HypoThrive With Helen

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A Paleo or Primal Diet Can Put Hashimoto's Into Remission {PROOF}

Hi Beautiful! You know what really lights a fire under me? When people are told there's nothing they can do about their autoimmune thyroid condition, Hashimoto's “Just take the tablets,” they’re told. “Diet won’t make a difference. Just accept it” I’ve been saying for years that this simply isn’t true—and now, I’ve got some solid research to back it up. 👉 A new study looked at how ancestral or ‘paleo / primal-style’ diets impact autoimmune thyroid disease… and the results were pretty amazing....

The Power of Finding Your Thyroid Tribe Hey there, I wanted to share something deeply personal with you today. When I was really, really ill with hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer, I found myself in a truly dark place. Both mentally and physically, I was struggling in ways that felt impossible to describe. I remember asking my MacMillan nurse about support groups. There were groups for all kinds of conditions—cancer support circles, chronic illness meetups—but when I asked about one...

If I could sit beside you right now... Dear friend, Maybe you’ve just walked out of the doctor’s office.Still reeling.Still trying to make sense of what you’ve been told. Maybe the words “hypothyroidism” or “Hashimoto’s” are echoing in your head...And with them, a quiet but heavy sentence: “This is your new normal.” Let me stop you right there. Because I need you to know something, and I need you to hear it in your bones: You do not have to accept feeling like this.You do not have to accept...

Hi Beautiful. Why an Indian Takeaway Might Be the Perfect Hypothyroid-Friendly Meal I had the most delicious dinner out with my husband last night—our favourite Indian restaurant, all warm lighting and comforting smells. And as I sat there, tucking into my lamb chole malabar, I couldn’t help thinking… We’ve been sold such a narrow definition of “healthy,” haven’t we? The Myth: Takeaways Are Always Unhealthy So many women I work with feel guilt around ordering in or going out to eat....

Hi I want to share a story today that might just change everything you believe about thyroid health. I want to talk about this now as I often see people online repeating this myth about Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's… “There's nothing you can do. This is a lifelong condition. You just have to accept it” Your Doctor may even have said this to you… That no diet or lifestyle changes will do anything to improve your symptoms. That you just have to accept feeling exhausted, foggy, and unwell....

Hi Beautiful! As I was out earlier, I noticed the first daffodils and crocuses starting to peek through the soil. The air was mild, the sky was clear, and for the first time in months, it felt like winter was finally loosening its grip. For those of us with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, this shift in seasons can feel like a real turning point. Winter can be especially tough when your thyroid isn’t functioning optimally. Low thyroid levels can make it incredibly hard to stay warm, and for...

thyroid and neurodivergent

Hi Beautiful!, This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17-23, 2025), and there's something I've noticed in our community that I think deserves more attention. I ran a poll in our Facebook group a while back asking about whether members were either diagnosed or thought they were on the neurodiversity spectrum. Amazingly 61% of those responding either have a diagnosis or suspect they might have ADHD, autism, or both. That's not a coincidence, and today I want to talk about why. PLUS...

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Hi, I saw something in another thyroid support group today that broke my heart. A woman shared how she'd been following one of those big brand weight loss memberships religiously - tracking every point, attending every meeting, doing EVERYTHING right... And when she went for her weigh-in? She'd gained weight. The comments were filled with similar stories. Women blaming themselves, feeling like failures, wondering what they were doing wrong. So I need to tell you something important: It's not...

I had a moment of realisation this week. You know how we always hear, “Put yourself first, take care of yourself!”? I say it myself all the time. But when life is demanding—when work is piling up, family needs you, things are breaking (cars, bodies, spirits)—how do we actually do that? My husband’s away, my workload has exploded, my dad needs more support, and I can feel myself getting run down. Sore throat, exhaustion creeping in. And, of course, because I have thyroid issues, I know stress...

Hi If you’re struggling to lose weight with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, I want you to know this — it’s not your fault. Most women I work with feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice. They don’t know where to start, so they follow the old “eat less, exercise more” advice doctors give… and then wonder why it’s not working. With every failed attempt, their confidence takes a hit—not just in their ability to lose weight, but in their own body. They start to feel like they’re fighting...