Hashimoto disease is a complex, multifactorial autoimmune pathology that affects the thyroid, an essential gland for our metabolism. It can cause fatigue, weight gain, mood disorders, and digestive discomfort. However, with appropriate management that restores the intestinal barrier, supports the immune system, regulates inflammation, provides proper nutrients, and addresses stress, it is possible to optimize thyroid hormone production and improve the comfort of life for those affected.

Step 1: Restore the Intestinal Barrier

A permeable intestinal barrier ("leaky gut") allows foreign molecules to pass into the bloodstream, triggering an excessive immune response. This is a key factor in autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto.

Gluten stimulates the secretion of zonulin, a protein that "opens" intestinal junctions and promotes inflammation.

Foods to Avoid:

• Gluten-containing cereals: wheat, barley, rye, oats
• Industrial products containing gluten (breads, sauces, flavored yogurts)
• Dairy products (in case of lactose intolerance)

Step 2: Reduce Intestinal Inflammation

Intestinal permeability often goes hand in hand with chronic inflammation. To reduce it:

❌ Limit Simple Carbohydrates:

• They promote insulin secretion
• Feed pathogenic bacteria
• Promote dysbiosis and candidiasis

✅ Favor Fiber:

Fiber nourishes good bacteria and rebalances intestinal flora. Found in:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Legumes (lentils, chickpeas)
• Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, seeds)

Step 3: Rebalance Nutritional Intake

To reduce general inflammation and support the thyroid:

Omega-3:

Consume small fatty fish (sardines, mackerel, anchovies) 1 to 3 times per week for their anti-inflammatory effects and their role on hormone receptors.

Attention to Goitrogenic Foods:

Certain raw foods consumed in excess can slow iodine absorption, essential for the thyroid:

• Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Radishes
• Cassava
• Sweet potatoes

✅ Tip: Consume them cooked and in moderate quantities, as part of a diverse and balanced diet.

Step 4: Support the Thyroid with the Right Supplements

The use of targeted dietary supplements can be a first-choice natural treatment to reduce Hashimoto symptoms.

🌟 Essential Micronutrients:

Step 5: Targeted Phytotherapy

The use of medicinal plants is also an interesting natural approach to support the thyroid and modulate immunity.

Guggul (Commiphora mukul)

• Improves iodine utilization
• Promotes T4 to T3 conversion
• Regulates lipid metabolism

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

• Anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant
• Increases T4 production
• Reduces stress

💊 Dosage: 2 capsules of 450 mg per day

Coleus forskohlii (Plectranthus barbatus)

• Contains forskolin, which stimulates T3 and T4
• Used in Ayurvedic medicine for thyroid disorders

Step 6: Manage Stress and Emotional Balance

Chronic stress is detrimental to intestinal health, the immune system, and hormonal function. It can become the breeding ground for an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto.

Recommended Activities:

• Regular physical activity: Improves stress management and metabolism
• Artistic or community activities: Promote expression and social connection
• Brief therapies or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Useful for people who have experienced deep stress
• Mindfulness meditation and yoga: Strengthen resilience and calm the nervous system

There is no single answer, but a personalized approach according to each person's history, lifestyle, and psychology.

In Summary

Hashimoto disease cannot be cured, but it can be naturally stabilized through a comprehensive approach:

• ✅ Repair the gut
• ✅ Reduce inflammation
• ✅ Rebalance nutritional intake
• ✅ Support the thyroid with targeted micronutrients and plants
• ✅ Address stress and emotional balance

You can thus regain energy, hormonal balance, and digestive comfort.

Need Personalized Support?

At Family Clinic, we offer:

• Nutritional protocols
• Menus adapted to Hashimoto and autoimmune diseases
• Personalized follow-up to better understand your symptoms
• Educational modules to guide you step by step

Contact us to receive your Hashimoto patient kit.

Warm regards, Dr. Said-Alaoui Moulay Abdellah and the Family Clinic Team