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

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However, I have many concerns regarding this treatment for Hashimoto’s
patients, who often have adrenal fatigue and gut issues.

1. Adrenal fatigue results in low blood pressure, which can be
   worsened to dangerous levels with Benicar®, a medication used to
   reduce blood pressure.


2. More antibiotics can cause further gut dysbiosis.


3. People experience months to years of unpleasant die-off reactions.


4. The protocol was originally designed for sarcoidosis, a different
   autoimmune condition with a unique profile.


5. The published results are questionable, citing “improvement” as
   an indicator instead of presenting hard data like “TPO antibodies
   decreased,” “TSH normalized,” “symptom resolution,” and other
   standard measurements of Hashimoto’s.

I have not personally tried this protocol because of my conviction that an an-
cestral lifestyle focused on nutrient-dense foods and stress avoidance as well
as plenty of sunlight is most complementary to our genes and should be used
as part of a comprehensive plan to overcome most autoimmune conditions.

While the Marshall Protocol may seem like an interesting option for
those with a viral Hashimoto’s trigger who have not had an optimal re-
sponse to the lifestyle modifications discussed in this book or prefer to
take medications and avoid sunlight instead of changing their diet, the
results are not all that promising. The protocol itself can be dangerous
and must be conducted under the supervision of a trained clinician.

In addition to the triggers discussed in this book, there may be additional
triggers that have not yet been identified. Perhaps you will discover you have
a unique trigger.