Emily Lipinski
Hypothyroid Supplements: 3 reasons why withania (ashwagandha) may help hypothyroidism
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera or Indian ginseng, has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine- India’s...
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Emily Lipinski
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Nettle Tea for Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease (and for kids Allergies!)
Have you ever heard of Nettles (also known as Stinging Nettle)? This amazing humble herb has been known to be helpful from everything...
Emily Lipinski
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Top 5 Thyroid Foods: Foods I used to help heal my thyroid
Food can be a powerful medicine. I truly believe that foods can help us heal. In fact, I have successfully used food as a tool to help...
Emily Lipinski
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Hypothyroidism and Constipation: My Top 7 Tips for Constipation Relief
Over the years, many of my patients with hypothyroidism also complain of constipation, or trouble fully eliminating. And when you think...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 5 min
Can Cannabis help Hypothyroidism?
Many people still cannot believe that “weed is legal in Canada”. It certainly has been an exciting time for some who have benefited from...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Acupuncture for Thyroid Disease and Hashimoto's
Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body—most often by inserting thin needles through the...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Why the Thyroid may Interfere with your Sleep
Optimizing thyroid function, especially if you have Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune thyroid disease, requires some good detective work...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 4 min
Is Iodine Helpful or Harmful for the Thyroid Gland?
As long as I can remember, iodine has been a key component of thyroid supplement formulas. It has been 6 years since I was finally...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
What Causes Hypothyroidism? (Some of the causes might surprise you).
Although this should be a simple answer- it’s not. And it is actually best answered if we pose a different question- what causes...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 4 min
How to Lose Weight While Living with Hypothyroidism (part 2)
In this article I am going to outline 3 simple ways to rev up your metabolism if you have hypothyroidism. However, if you haven’t read my...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 4 min
How to Interpret Thyroid Tests: Key Points to Understanding your Thyroid Function
Over the years, countless patients have told me “my doctor says my TSH is normal, why I still feel like I have a thyroid problem?” I can...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
Four Reasons Why Selenium may be Super for your Thyroid
Selenium is a mineral found in the soil, and is naturally occurring in very small amounts in some foods and water. Although our bodies...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 4 min
Fluoride: Helpful or Harmful for your Health?
If any one of you has ever done a little research online regarding fluoride and hypothyroidism- you know that the debate around fluoride...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
3 Must Know Facts about Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale and Hypothyroidism.
One of THE MOST commonly asked questions I receive is can I eat cruciferous vegetables if I have hypothyroid disease? Cruciferous...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
Vitamin D & the Thyroid: Why you must test your vitamin D levels if you have thyroid disease
Vitamin D is very important for overall wellness, as well as strong and healthy bones. Your body can actually make its own vitamin D upon...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
How to Lose Weight while Living with Hypothyroidism (Part 1): The First Step to Begin Your Weight Lo
Over the coming months I will be adding to this blog series on “How to Lose Weight while Living with Hypothyroidism”. Before I get into...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Healing Turmeric Tea Latte for Hashimoto’s
Turmeric is truly a super-food. This spice is often used in Indian and Pakistani cooking, and historically has been known for its...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 4 min
Does Soy Actually Harm the Thyroid? 4 Key Points you Need to Know
When I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism I loved soy. Not that I ate tofu often, but I definitely loved a nice soy latte or soy...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 4 min
Anti-inflammatory Foods for Thyroid Health & Hashimoto’s Disease
Inflammation is a key factor when dealing with Hashimoto’s thyroid disease. Although some of you may not have heard of Hashimoto’s...
Emily Lipinski
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
4 Reasons Why Going Gluten Free Needs to be a Consideration if you have Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
I honestly believe going gluten free was one of the key dietary changes that helped me reach thyroid balance. Although I am no longer...
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