Many patients with Hashimoto's feel frustrated. They don't like the idea of taking thyroid medication for life and they don't like the idea of feeling like there's nothing they can do to help themselves feel better. The good news is they can do something: take supplements. The right supplements are not only safe, they can also be effective at improving thyroid and immune function in people with autoimmune thyroiditis. Here are 6 supplements that can help you feel better if you have Hashimoto's:

The CAUSE of your Hashimoto's matters because it directs treatment and, if you catch it early enough, you may be able to prevent further disease progression. What causes or triggers Hashimoto's? #1. Stress-related Hashimoto’s. Any sort of stress can trigger Hashimoto's. This includes things like divorce, starting college, death of a loved one, and so on. Stress-related Hashimoto's is typically very hard to treat. #2. Infection-related Hashimoto’s. This is most commonly caused by the EBV virus bu