THYROID HEALTH ARTICLES

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From food and supplements, to testing and mindset - these articles are written to help women with underactive thyroid of Hashimoto's finally get the help they need to feel like themselves again.

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Can Probiotics Improve Thyroid Function?

By Toki Birch | 02 July 2025

Can Probiotics Improve Thyroid Function? The Gut-Thyroid Link: What Probiotics Can (and Can't) Do for Hypothyroidism Have you…

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Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s?

By Toki Birch | 21 June 2025

Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto's? Subscribe to my YouTube Channel If you've been…

Does Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says

By Toki Birch | 28 February 2025

Does Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says Are You at Risk of Bone Loss from…

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Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones

By Toki Birch | 04 February 2025

Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones I recently had a chat with some…

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4 Foods to Include in Your Diet If You Have an Underactive Thyroid

By Toki Birch | 28 January 2025

4 Best Foods for Thyroid Health If You Have an Underactive Thyroid Hey there! Living with an underactive…

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Autoimmune Diseases in Women: Understanding the Risks and Importance of Lifestyle, Diet, and Gut Health

By Toki Birch | 12 January 2024

Autoimmune Diseases in Women: Causes, Symptoms & Natural Support Many women when they hit 40 or over may…

What Is Functional Medicine?

By Toki Birch | 26 February 2023

What Is Functional Medicine Anyway? I like to think of functional medicine as a personalised approach to healthcare…

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Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

By Toki Birch | 28 January 2023

Learning to Live with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. It's responsible for more…

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Functional Medicine and Menopause

By Toki Birch | 11 January 2023

Menopause Support using Functional Medicine We all experience different transitions in life as we age. The onset of…

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