Welcome
Well, we're in to 2019 and may I take a moment to wish you all good health and lots of happy memories made this year. I hope the end of 2018 was a warm and joyful one for us all.
I definitely fell out of my routine in a few ways, so now I'm trying to get back in to eating more healthily, sticking to a sleep routine and moving more, so as not to go backwards in my health. Have you made any New Year Resolutions?
Check out my top resolutions every thyroid patient should make.
And if you're needing to get back in to the routine of things this January, check out my tips for doing so as well.
January is of course also Thyroid Awareness Month, so keep an eye out for lots of posts and awareness activities from all your favourite thyroid advocacies and charities.
Thyroid love x
Sponsored By
Introducing Thyroid30®
Happy New Year!
Meet Danna & Ginny. There’s nothing especially remarkable about their stories. No close calls with death, no years in a wheelchair, no moment where the doctor told them they had months to live. But what they do have are relatable stories. They suffer with Hashimoto’s and thyroid disease, just like you. And it isn’t easy.
So, they got together and created something revolutionary to put the FUN back into thyroid healing. Introducing, Thyroid30®, designed by thyroid patients, for thyroid patients.
Built on the power of community support, this 30-day wellness adventure is a FUN way to get healthy that features game-based rewards and scoring.
Are you ready to make progress towards better thyroid health in 2019?
➤ Ready to reclaim your health
➤ Ready to reduce symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog
➤ Ready to make 2019 the best it can be
Here’s how it works:
For 30 days, you and your teammates will track your score among different areas of thyroid-healthy living (things like eating right, staying active, and getting enough sleep). Players receive rewards and badges based on your participation and performance. Motivation, accountability, and community support are built right in so that you can finally achieve your wellness goals and successfully adopt a thyroid-healthy lifestyle.
And you’ll have plenty of resources at your fingertips:
- Expert-written articles
- Thyroid-friendly recipes
- Workouts for all levels
- Sample Meal plans
- Diet and exercise trackers
- Self-care activities
- And MORE!
There are so many things thyroid patients are supposed to do to feel better. But Thyroid30® finally puts them all in one place, and replaces the overwhelm with a healthy dose of fun.
Enrollment is only open January 3 - 13 so don’t delay. To purchase or find out more, click HERE.
News
Gut microbiome regulates the intestinal immune system, researchers find
A team of researchers from Brown University found that in mice, the gut microbiome regulates the host's immune system—so that rather than the host's defense system attacking these helpful bacteria, the bacteria can co-exist peacefully with the immune system.
Report on petition: Effective thyroid and adrenal testing, diagnosis and treatment
Charity Thyroid UK report that there was a debate in the Scottish Parliament in December which will be useful for Scottish thyroid patients and may be useful for patients in the rest of the UK to take to their doctors and CCGs. They don’t yet know what the outcome of the debate will be – there were calls for an enquiry.
More calls for adequate treatment and testing of hypothyroidism on the NHS here in the UK carry on.
Thyroid Awareness Month (2019)
January is thyroid Awareness Month. A month dedicated to talking about thyroid disease – the conditions and symptoms, importance of diagnosis and treatment, but also the many issues we face as thyroid patients.
Latest Blogs
4 Habits to Address to Get Back into a Thyroid Healthy Routine
Whether you’ve just celebrated an event like Christmas, a wedding or the New Year, or perhaps went on holiday or took any other kind of break, you may be finding that getting back in to a good routine is daunting and tricky.
Book Review: The 30-Minute Thyroid Cookbook
If you’re not sure where to begin in locating which type of foods you personally should be avoiding to improve your health, then it’s worth knowing that Emily has included steps on how to discover this. It really needn’t be daunting.
What if Weight Loss Wasn’t Your New Year’s Resolution?
"What would happen if we took all the energy we put into micromanaging our weight and put it into something more meaningful?"
A guest post by Dietician Emily Kyle.
Community
Behind The Scenes
Join me over on Instagram for daily positive, motivational and thought provoking posts and discussions. Also get an idea in to my real life as I bare all about living with my health conditions.
One from the Archives
Featured Item
Thyroid Awareness Item
These handmade thyroid plushies are the international colour of thyroid awareness, making them a great tool for Thyroid Awareness Month which is held every January.
And Finally...
Stay in Touch!
As always, you can find my articles, blogs and work on TheInvisibleHypothyroidism.com, with more information in my book. You can also keep in touch via my Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ to ensure you never miss anything.
That’s all for this issue but look out for the next one in two weeks’ time. If there’s anything you think I should specifically mention, please let me know.
Please Note: None of the statements in this publication should be taken as an official endorsement of any particular product, including sponsored content. I strongly suggest consulting your doctor before making any changes to your lifestyle or health regime. The information included in this publication is not meant to substitute the clinical guidance provided by a healthcare professional.
This newsletter may also use affiliate links where I earn a small commission if you purchase through it. This does not change the way I work or the products I link to, and it doesn’t change your user experience.