Posts tagged autoimmune thyroid disease

The Gut–Thyroid Connection: How Intestinal Health Shapes Thyroid Function

Gut health plays a critical role in thyroid hormone conversion, immune regulation, and nutrient absorption. This article explains how intestinal dysfunction can drive persistent thyroid symptoms, autoimmune activity, and poor response to medication—even when labs appear normal.

Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Hormones, Immune Health, Thyroid HealthMartina SturmNovember 12, 2023Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine gut thyroid connection, thyroid hormone conversion, leaky gut thyroid, autoimmune thyroid disease, hashimoto’s gut health, thyroid inflammation, T4 to T3 conversion, thyroid antibodies gut, functional medicine thyroid

Hashimoto’s Disease: Understanding the Autoimmune Thyroid Connection

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune process that gradually damages the thyroid—often years before standard labs appear abnormal. This article explains why Hashimoto’s is immune-driven and how root-cause care differs from symptom management.

Functional medicine, Immune Health, Hormones, Hormone Health, Inflammation, Thyroid HealthMartina SturmOctober 10, 2023Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine hashimoto’s disease, hashimoto’s thyroiditis, autoimmune thyroid disease, thyroid antibodies, immune dysfunction, gut thyroid connection, functional medicine thyroid, hypothyroidism causes, autoimmune conditions