How to Maintaina Healthy Gut

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Paloma Health is thefirst online medicalpractice focused onhypothyroidism. Weoffer at-home bloodtest kits, live videoconsultations withthyroid specialists,and prescriptionmanagement. Ahead, a few tips forhow to maintain ahealthy gut to supportyour thyroid health.

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Nearly all adult cases of hypothyroidism inthe US are due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis,an autoimmune condition. With Hashimoto's,the immune system makes antibodies thatattack the thyroid gland. Research suggeststhat 70% of our immune system resides in ourgut, so it's essential to keep her healthy!

The thyroid-gut connection

Quick tips for a healthy gut

1A purification system can help remove fluoridein water that may interfere with thyroid functions.We recommend the Big Berkey or Aqua Tru.

Get a good water filter.

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These chemical hand soaps and sanitizers endup in our mouths (and subsequently, our gut)and can induce resistant superbugs. Instead,use natural hand soap and alcohol-based handsanitizers. We like EO products.

Avoid chemical antibacterial handsoaps or sanitizers.

3Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) areany organism whose genetic material has beenaltered using genetic engineering techniques.Many are sprayed with glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and cropdesiccant. This chemical not only kills weeds, italso negatively affects the gut. The top foods tolook out for are corn, wheat, and soy. To protectyour gut, make sure to buy organic (non-GMO).

Avoid GMOs.

4Buy organic produce. Even better if it's local fromthe farmer’s market! Lightly rinse it under water.Do not scrub or sanitize. Healthy dirt has soil-based organisms that support a healthy gut.

Eat a little dirt - for real!

5Strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, andapples are the mostly highly sprayed foodsconventional foods, so buy ORGANIC wheneverpossible. You can see the full Dirty Dozen listhere and the Clean Fifteen list here.

Shop organic.

6Fermented foods contain beneficial bacteriathat support your microbiome. Try rawsauerkraut, kimchi, low sugar kombucha, kefir,organic tempeh, organic miso soup, pickledfruits and veggies (pickled in brine, not vinegar),active culture yogurts. Make sure your yogurt isunsweetened and made with whole milk. Werecommend a brand called Nancy's.

Eat fermented foods.

7Feed your bacteria regularly with prebiotics tokeep them happy. Prebiotics are found naturallyin jicama, avocado, raw Jerusalem artichoke,raw garlic, cooked or raw onions includingscallions and leek, chives, raw asparagus, rawdandelion greens.

Implement a daily prebiotic.

8Avoid wheat or gluten-containing foods, dairy(some may be fine with yogurt/kefir), and anyprocessed foods and sugars. Corn and soy areirritating for some people. Talk to your Palomacare team about specific testing and eliminationdiets for thyroid/autoimmune health.

Avoid inflammatory foods.

9Add foods that help keep the gut lining healthylike coconut, flax seeds, chia seeds, organicbone broth, plantains, and cabbage.

Strengthen your gut lining.

10Take supplements if recommended by yourdoctor. Learn more about our thyroid supportsupplements here.

Create a supplement routine.

You deserve better care.Schedule a consultation with a thyroid

nutritionist to determine nutritional statusfor optimal thyroid health.