gluten sensitivity

Hashimoto’s Disease: Its Impact on Your Immune System

Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition, causes a consistent immune response, weakening the immune system. Common triggers include gluten exposure, food sensitivities, and overworking. With at least 42 known triggers, the immune system is under constant strain, which can increase susceptibility to illnesses such as colds and flus, ultimately leading to increased health risks.

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Gluten Sensitivity – It’s Real, So Why the Confusion?

Gluten FactsA host of new and ongoing research studies confirm that sensitivities or allergies to gluten is a serious health issue.  In fact the rapidly emerging volume of research, well documented in peer reviewed medical, neurological, endocrine, rhuematolical, GI and nutritional journals is overwhelming in its confirmation of the condition and the importance of its implication to overall health.  Not just gut health but even more-so brain and neurological health.

Yet while counseling patients with these conditions and how gluten allergies and their cross sensitivities effect tissue damage and symptoms, and the need to eliminate these substances from their diet, the functional nutrition clin