I talk a lot about functional lab testing and supplementation, but don’t underestimate the power of food! In this episode I discuss why a food-first approach matters so much not just in overall health, but also in determining stressors behind chronic issues (skin, digestion & gut health, inflammation, autoimmunity). I break down underlying stressors related to hypothyroidism, the link between gluten and Hashimoto’s and how taking a food-first approach with your health can make a big impact on your life.

In this episode:
-How and why health goes way beyond just nutrition [1:45]
-Why thyroid health needs a paradigm shift [6:49]
-Interpreting hypothyroid symptoms and the underlying stressors that can lead to this [13:08]
-Why your diet could be a physiological stressor [16:14]
-A first-hand account of why a food-first approach to health matters so much [16:52]
-The two biggest dietary needle movers, and why it’s just as important to add beneficial things to your diet as is removing problematic things [20:28]
-When gathering data is recommended for determining dietary reactions [26:04]
-The link between Hashimoto’s and gluten [31:07]
-Molecular mimicry and how this affects those with gluten sensitivities [33:02]

Resources mentioned in this ep:
Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones

Eat to Achieve https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve

The Carb Compatibility Project https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Which program is right for me? https://www.erinholthealth.com/programs/#which-program

Wheat Zoomers Test https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults/wheat-zoomer

Food Sensitivity testing https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults/4-zoomer-bundle-food-sensitivity-panel

Organifi Green Juice (enter code FUNK for 15% off!) https://organifi.com/FUNK

Listen: Ep 122: Gut-Skin Connection: leaky gut, rosacea, acne, eczema, keratosis pilaris & psoriasis https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/27/episode-122-the-gut-skin-connection-part-2

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