About five years ago, my health took a turn just as we were about to temporarily move to a remote island in the far south of New Zealand with our three- and five-year-old children. Close to departure time my thyroid started swelling up, and by the time we arrived on the Island I was shaky, and not my usual self on any level. I felt super anxious and my moods changed at the drop of a hat. I felt overwhelmed, panicky, sweaty and my heart was racing so badly I stopped exercising – out of fear I might over-exhaust my heart. Gone was my #1 stress relief.  I could no longer sleep at night and the insomnia made everything much worse. My skin broke out so badly and my hair started falling out – it was depressing. Blood tests by the local nurse confirmed I had ended with Hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.

I scheduled a doctor’s appointment and was prescribed strong anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the inflammation in my thyroid. However, due to the swelling, I couldn’t receive the standard treatment for hyperthyroidism. Feeling as unwell as I did, I realized I needed to take quick action on my own, so I began researching the condition.

I was so surprised to learn that the answers for my thyroid issues were in my gut! 

I began making dietary and lifestyle changes, treating food as medicine. I focused on incorporating nourishing foods and eliminating those that worsened my thyroid issues. Along the way, I discovered that my gut also needed healing, which I hadn't initially realized.

I was amazed and grateful that this lifestyle shift allowed my thyroid to regain its balance naturally. I learned so much during this journey, but the most impactful lessons were understanding the power of food, healing my gut, managing stress, and addressing toxins.

So, if you are suffering in silence like I once was, know that it doesn't have to be that way. You can get your life back. There are things you can do to turn this around so you can start living the life you know you were meant to live. 

If you're struggling like I once did with feelings of being wired yet tired, experiencing shakiness, and having issues with your hair, skin, and mood, please know that you are not alone! Click the button below to access the free training video I have put together for YOU.