The 10+ Most Common Root Causes of Hashimoto’s (and How to Start Healing)
Over the next few months, I will be diving deep into the 10+ most common causes of Hashimoto’s and simple ways to begin to heal.
———
Before you proceed, over the past few weeks I’ve shared about Understanding Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s: A Functional Medicine Approach and an overview of Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. Click here if you missed those posts: https://www.backtohealthfunctionalmedicine.com/blog
———
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis isn’t just a thyroid problem—it’s an autoimmune disease, meaning your immune system is mistakenly attacking your thyroid gland. This ongoing attack leads to inflammation, reduced thyroid hormone production, and a cascade of frustrating symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and digestive issues.
But what causes the immune system to go haywire in the first place?
Unlike conventional medicine, which primarily treats Hashimoto’s with thyroid medication, functional medicine dives deeper to uncover the root causes of immune system dysfunction. By identifying and addressing these underlying triggers, you can reduce inflammation, slow down thyroid damage, and even put Hashimoto’s into remission.
The majority of my Hashimoto’s patients can identify many if not all of these root causes in their health journey. Then we work together to evaluate the degree of imbalance and formulate a plan of attack to help bring their body back in to balance. It really is the greatest joy of my career witnessing my patients heal and rebalance!
The 10+ Most Common Root Causes of Hashimoto’s:
1. Leaky Gut & Gut Imbalances
2. Chronic Stress & Adrenal Dysfunction
3. Nutrient Deficiencies
4. Gluten Sensitivity & Food Intolerances
5. Toxin Exposure & Heavy Metals
6. Blood Sugar Imbalances & Insulin Resistance
7. Chronic Infections (EBV, H. pylori, Lyme, Candida, etc.)
8. Estrogen Dominance & Hormone Imbalances
9. Poor Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Disruptions
10. Inflammatory Diet & Ultra-Processed Foods
+
BONUS: Unresolved Trauma and Traumatic Events
———
Over the next 12 weeks we will dive into one of the above topics and explain how it triggers autoimmunity and (most importantly) how you can implement modifcations to begin to bring your body back into balance and heal!
———
Are you tired of feeling like a stranger in your own body? If you're battling fatigue, brain fog, food anxiety, and a thyroid that just won’t cooperate—you're not alone, and you're definitely not crazy. You just haven’t had the right support.
My Holistic Hashimoto’s Healing Community is where frustrated, determined women like you finally find relief, clarity, and real answers. No more guesswork. No more gaslighting. Just expert root-cause guidance, mind-body healing tools, and a fierce, compassionate sisterhood that gets it.
We’re here to help you calm the autoimmunity, balance your hormones, rebuild your energy, and start trusting your body again. Because you weren’t meant to just manage Hashimoto’s—you were meant to heal and thrive.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s take your power back—together!