A Case Report of a Novel, Integrative Approach to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Unexpected Results

March 2018 in “ Advances in integrative medicine ”

Nicole Avard, Suzanne Grant

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis hair loss gluten-free diet grain-free diet micronutrient support methylation antioxidant capacity stress management gluten-free grain-free

TLDR A 23-year-old woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis improved significantly after a 15-month integrative treatment plan.

A 23-year-old woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis experienced significant symptom improvement and a reduction in thyroid antibodies after a 15-month integrative treatment plan. This novel approach, involving a gluten and grain-free diet, micronutrient support for methylation and antioxidant capacity, and stress management, was implemented collaboratively by a naturopath and general practitioner. The patient initially presented with extreme fatigue, anxiety, and hair loss, and showed marked clinical improvement and a return to functional daily life following the treatment.

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A 23-year-old woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis improved significantly after a 15-month integrative treatment plan.