Hashimoto\'s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

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Gut Quiz: Do You Have Symptoms of Impaired Gut Function?

Many people with Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions do
not immediately associate poor gut function with their immune status.
Some may not realize they are experiencing symptoms until they elimi-
nate foods (see the Intolerances chapter).

† I have a bloated or full feeling, belching, burning,

or flatulence right after meals.

† I have chronic yeast or fungal infections.

† I feel nauseated after taking supplements.

† I feel fatigued after eating.

† I have heartburn.

† I regularly use antacids.

† I have chronic abdominal pains.

† I have diarrhea.

† I have mucous in my bowel movements.

† I have constipation (going less than once or twice a day).

† I have greasy, large, poorly formed, or foul-smelling stools.

† I find food that is not fully digested in my stool.

† I have food allergies, intolerance, or reactions.

† I have an intolerance to carbohydrates (eating bread or other
sugars causes bloating).

† I have anal itching.

† I have bleeding gums or gingivitis.

† I have geographic tongue (map-like rash on tongue indicating food

allergy or yeast overgrowth).

† I have sores on the tongue.

† I have canker sores.

† I crave sweets and bread.

Adapted from Hyman, M. The UltraMind Solution: Companion Guide. Hyman Enterprises; 2009.