Hashimoto's Protocol

About this book

Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerDr. Izabella Wentz, the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, returns with a long-awaited, groundbreaking prescription to reverse the symptoms of this serious autoimmune disease that is becoming one of the country's fastest growing diseases.More than thirty-five million Americans currently suffer from Hashimoto's--an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism and causing the body to attack its own cells. To alleviate the symptoms of this debilitating condition--including chronic cough, acid reflux, IBS, allergies, chronic pain, hair loss, brain fog, and forgetfulness--patients are often prescribed synthetic hormones that have numerous life-altering side effects. But there is a better way. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's at twenty-seven, pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz knows first-hand the effects of the disease, as well as the value--and limitations--of medication. The key to improved thyroid health, she argues, involves lifestyle interventions. In Hashimoto's Protocol, her proven 90-day plan outlines a treatment that has helped thousands heal and many others feel better--in as fast as ninety days.Drawing on her own personal experience as well as her work consulting with thousands of patients, Hashimoto's Protocol offers a practical pathway for healing and reversing the autoimmune damage by treating the root cause of the disease. The first step is a quick-start two-week detox that includes foods to eat and inflammatory foods to avoid, advice on supplements for comprehensive liver support, and an adrenal recovery plan. Next, readers create a personalized plan with foods, supplements, and other lifestyle interventions tailored to their body's own unique Hashimoto's triggers, which they can identify using self-tests included in the book. Hashimoto's Protocol also features original recipes.Grounded in the latest science and a functional medicine approach, Hashimoto's Protocol is the first book to offer a proven protocol by an acknowledged expert in the field to treat this condition and help sufferers reclaim their lives.This practical guide provides a clear path to reclaiming your health and includes: A 90-Day Plan to Reverse Symptoms: Discover the step-by-step program that has helped thousands reduce chronic fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and other debilitating symptoms in as little as three months. Three Foundational Protocols: Start with a two-week detox to support the liver, followed by plans to recover adrenal function and restore gut balance--the keys to addressing the autoimmune damage at its source. Personalized Lifestyle Interventions: Use the included self-tests to identify your body's unique triggers and tailor a plan with specific foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes for lasting relief. From a Patient and Expert: Learn from pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz, who draws on her own healing journey and clinical work with thousands to offer a proven path to feeling better. Practical Resources to Get Started: Includes delicious original recipes and clear advice on which supplements to use, taking the guesswork out of your recovery.