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- Does Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says
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THE ROLE OF LEAKY GUT IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ALLERGIES, AND STRESS – PART 1
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2019 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
I remember the first time I heard the term leaky gut. It was the summer of 2011 while…
The Top Foods You Should Be Eating for Total Body Health
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2019 | Gut Health, Stress Management
Something I realised a while ago, which seems pretty obvious when you think about it, is that in…
THE ROLE OF LEAKY GUT IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ALLERGIES AND STRESS – PART 2
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2019 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
I hope you enjoyed reading part one and had a few ah-ha moments throughout. My goal is that…
Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s?
By Toki Birch | 21 Jun 2025 | Autoimmunity, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hypothyroid, Inflammation, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones, Thyroid Support
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 Feb 2025 | Bone Health & Longevity, Functional Medicine, Hypothyroid, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones, Women's Wellness
Does Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says Are You at Risk of Bone Loss from…
Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones
By Toki Birch | 04 Feb 2025 | Hypothyroid, Natural Remedies, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones
Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones I recently had a chat with some…
4 Foods to Include in Your Diet If You Have an Underactive Thyroid
By Toki Birch | 28 Jan 2025 | Functional Medicine, Hypothyroid, Inflammation, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones, Uncategorized
4 Best Foods for Thyroid Health If You Have an Underactive Thyroid Hey there! Living with an underactive…
Autoimmune Diseases in Women: Understanding the Risks and Importance of Lifestyle, Diet, and Gut Health
By Toki Birch | 12 Jan 2024 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health, Natural Remedies, Thyroid Support, Women's Wellness
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 Feb 2023 | Functional Medicine, General
What Is Functional Medicine Anyway? I like to think of functional medicine as a personalised approach to healthcare…
Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
By Toki Birch | 28 Jan 2023 | Autoimmunity, Hypothyroid, Inflammation, mold toxins, Mood disorders, mould toxins, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones
Learning to Live with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. It's responsible for more…
Functional Medicine and Menopause
By Toki Birch | 11 Jan 2023 | Menopause
Menopause Support using Functional Medicine We all experience different transitions in life as we age. The onset of…
Happy YOU Year! Leap into the New Year with real resolutions – and make them stick!
By Toki Birch | 07 Jan 2023 | Detox, Detoxify, General
Happy YOU Year! How to leap into the New Year with real resolutions - and make them stick!…
Three Reasons to Go Easy on Gluten
By Toki Birch | 22 Aug 2022 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health, Inflammation
3 Reasons to Go Easy on Gluten Gluten has been the topic of hot debate by a growing…
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Cholesterol
By Toki Birch | 05 Apr 2022 | Cholesterol, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Cholesterol Your body needs thyroid hormones to make cholesterol and to get rid…
Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance?
By Toki Birch | 29 Mar 2022 | Gut Health, HIstamine, Histamine Intolerance, Inflammation
Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance? Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a buildup of histamine in the…
Top 10 Thyroid Symptoms That You Shouldn’t Ignore
By Toki Birch | 15 Jan 2022 | Hypothyroid, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Charles Penick, MD Top 10 Thyroid Symptoms: Thyroid disease affects…
8 Intermittent Fasting Benefits
By Toki Birch | 13 Dec 2021 | Autoimmunity, Detox, Inflammation
Intermittent Fasting Intermittent Fasting (IF) is currently one of the world's most popular health and fitness trends. Besides assisting…
Periodontal Disease and C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
By Toki Birch | 07 Dec 2021 | Heart Disease, Inflammation, Oral health
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing…
Restless Leg Syndrome and IBS
By Toki Birch | 22 Nov 2021 | Gut Health, Mood disorders, Stress Management
There appears to be a direct correlation between restless leg syndrome (RLS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What…
Symptoms of SIBO: You May Be Surprised
By Toki Birch | 04 Nov 2021 | Detox, Gut Health, Mood disorders, Stress Management
Are You Bloated, Fatigued and Gaining Weight? You May Be Experiencing Symptoms of SIBO. The microbiome plays a…
Probiotics and Gut Health: Is Your Probiotic Harming Your Gut?
By Toki Birch | 23 Sep 2021 | Gut Health, Uncategorized
Probiotics and Gut Health: Most people reach for probiotics as a way of promoting gut and whole-body health,…
Top Sleep and Anxiety Strategies
By Toki Birch | 08 Sep 2021 | General, Mood disorders, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Sleep and anxiety problems are among the most prevalent symptoms I hear from people who are not sure…
Does the FODMAP Diet Help or Harm?
By Toki Birch | 30 Aug 2021 | Gut Health, Inflammation
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Charles Penick, MD For those suffering from digestive issues, mealtime can…
Understanding SIBO
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2021 | Gut Health, Inflammation
Eating healthily, getting enough sleep, keeping hydrated, meditating, and exercising, etc., are supposed to be the key to…
Mycotoxins (Mold) and Anxiety
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2021 | Autoimmunity, Detox, Gut Health, mold toxins, Mood disorders, mould toxins, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Recently, it seems that most of the people with chronic wellness issues who are working with me have…
Anxiety and Depression – Brain On Fire?
By Toki Birch | 03 Aug 2021 | Mood disorders, Stress Management
Depression, Anxiety and other mental disorders have reached epidemic proportions. In the U.S., the national rate of anxiety…
Could Your Thyroid Be Why You Are Not Feeling Well?
By Toki Birch | 22 Jul 2021 | Autoimmunity, Detox, mold toxins, mould toxins
Could Your Thyroid Be Why You Are Not Feeling Well? Perhaps you are one of the 13 million…
The #1 Thing Not to Take For Acid Reflux
By Toki Birch | 14 Jul 2021 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
Acid reflux is one of the most common ailments people suffer from these days. While many people want…
Emotional Wellness: 6 Techniques to Detox from Emotional Toxicity
By Toki Birch | 07 Jul 2021 | Stress Management
If I've said it once, I've said it a million times "there's no healing without dealing with stress".…
Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Fatigued? Maybe It’s Poor Gut Health
By Toki Birch | 22 Jun 2021 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
People are ridiculously stressed these days and they usually attribute this to work, family obligations, or other outside…
How To Treat Acid Reflux (GERD)
By Toki Birch | 16 Jun 2021 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
Are you feeling the burn a little too often with acid reflux? If you're finally ready to get…
Why Your Probiotic May Be Causing You More Harm Than Good
By Toki Birch | 08 Jun 2021 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health, Inflammation
When it comes to taking probiotics, most people think they're a quick fix for gastrointestinal discomfort, but they…
Why Optimal Gut Health Is Key To Losing Weight For Women
By Toki Birch | 01 Jun 2021 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
Are you struggling to lose some extra weight that has been hanging around like extra baggage? Are you…
How to Naturally Remedy Anxiety by Balancing the Gut
By Toki Birch | 20 May 2021 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
Are you struggling with blue moods and feeling totally stressed out? Are you feeling more anxious about things…
The Magic of Frequency Specific Microcurrent
By Toki Birch | 19 Apr 2021 | Frequency Specific Microcurrent
I first heard about Frequency Specific Microcurrent, also known as FSM during "The Body Electric Summit' which…
What Does Gluten Free Really Mean?
By Toki Birch | 17 May 2020 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
I am a coeliac and have been since I was 7 years old, although I was not diagnosed…
Multiple Sclerosis in Women.
By Toki Birch | 17 May 2020 | Autoimmunity
Women are up to 3 times more likely than men to develop Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to the…
Frequency Specific Microcurrent
By Toki Birch | 11 May 2020 | Autoimmunity, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Gut Health, Stress Management
I first heard about Frequency Specific Microcurrent, also known as FSM during "The Body Electric Summit' which took…
Top 10 Strategies for Restoring Your Gut Health
By Toki Birch | 28 Apr 2020 | Gut Health
Most of my articles are long form, and most people just do not have time to read through…
Discovering Your Self-Worth Despite Challenging Circumstances.
By Toki Birch | 28 Apr 2020 | Stress Management
The image we show people is not always what is inside of us. I've always come across as…
Mental Health, Inflammation and Mood Foods
By Toki Birch | 29 Feb 2020 | Stress Management
Mental health issues have a huge impact on society. Some suggest that their impact is larger than any…
Can Fermented Foods Make You More Sociable?
By Toki Birch | 23 Feb 2020 | Gut Health, Stress Management
It may seem farfetched but, apparently, it’s not. I love fermented foods! I’m not going to lie and…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
By Toki Birch | 22 Nov 2019 | Gut Health, Stress Management
Picture this: You’re leaning over in your chair, clutching your gut, eyes closed, teeth clenched, as your gut…
YOUR GUT-BRAIN AXIS: HOW TO DESTRESS NATURALLY
By Toki Birch | 19 Nov 2019 | Gut Health, Stress Management
You’re always on the go, always jumping up to do the next thing. Work, email, picking up the…
THE ROLE OF LEAKY GUT IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ALLERGIES, AND STRESS – PART 1
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2019 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
I remember the first time I heard the term leaky gut. It was the summer of 2011 while…
The Top Foods You Should Be Eating for Total Body Health
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2019 | Gut Health, Stress Management
Something I realised a while ago, which seems pretty obvious when you think about it, is that in…
THE ROLE OF LEAKY GUT IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ALLERGIES AND STRESS – PART 2
By Toki Birch | 23 Aug 2019 | Autoimmunity, Gut Health
I hope you enjoyed reading part one and had a few ah-ha moments throughout. My goal is that…
Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s?
By Toki Birch | 21 Jun 2025 | Autoimmunity, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hypothyroid, Inflammation, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones, Thyroid Support
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 Feb 2025 | Bone Health & Longevity, Functional Medicine, Hypothyroid, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones, Women's Wellness
Does Thyroid Medication Cause Bone Loss? What the Research Says Are You at Risk of Bone Loss from…
Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones
By Toki Birch | 04 Feb 2025 | Hypothyroid, Natural Remedies, Thyroid, Thyroid hormones
Fluoride and Thyroid Health: How It Affects Your Energy & Hormones I recently had a chat with some…
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