How did you tell your kids about Hashimoto's or your autoimmune disease? What tips or advice do you have for others going through this? What are ways you show your kids love and spend time with your kids with Hashimoto's?
My health story at the beginning was similar. Iwas super active, in school to be a doctor, ect. Unfortunatly, I did nto have a suportive spouse, and it took a tole. I am so fortunate to know how much we can use food to heal. I too, and doing my AIP journey on my channel. It is a new journey for me, but I have used food to heal for a long time. Thank you for sharing your journey as well. It is so nice to understand, that even though we may have different autoimmune diseases, we still have very similar struggles.
Hi Shanna , I was just diagnosed with MS it is scary especially with two young kids at home. Thanks for sharing this aspect of autoimmune disease it is so hard as a mom. Im trying really hard to put my MS into remission with AIP too.
Did you know what Hashimoto's was prior to being diagnosed? I learned about it while looking into hypothyroidism, which I was diagnosed around 2006, maybe? I would say I first ran into that term of Hashimoto's around 2016 and brought it up to my doctor's. Got different responses from each one. Last year in July, I went to see a new general practice doctor and he was the one to test me for it. So I knew of it way before I diagnosed. At lease now I know what I am dealing with and I am working every day to get myself better. However, I haven't really put much thought in sharing this with my kids. Thank you for bringing this topic up. Food for thought.
You're welcome, and thank you for sharing your experience! So I'd heard of Hashimoto's before my diagnosis, but was not familiar with it. I only knew it was an autoimmune disease and that a friend of mine had it really bad. I suspected my health issues were due to my thyroid, but my regular doctor tested my thyroid for years and told me it was fine (little did I know he was only running a TSH). So when I hit my rock bottom, I had no idea if or what I'd be diagnosed with. I was very much of the western medicine mindset back then, but in desperation to get help, I reached out to a naturopath. She ordered lots of tests and an ultrasound of my organs. The ultrasound of my thyroid led to a referral to an endocrinologist, which led to my Hashimoto's diagnosis. I'd only heard of it, but was not familiar with it. It's been a huge learning process ever since. ❤️
Thanks, always makes me feel better after watching your information, so I don't feel so bad about all the years not feeling well and not knowing how to figure out how to live with this disease 😔
You're so welcome Danielle! Learning to live well with autoimmune disease or any chronic issues is so hard, and it varies by individual. No need to feel bad or guilty at all - you've been doing the best you can, and you are a warrior! That's inspiring! Big hugs!
@@ShannaNemrow Hello Shanna Can you eat the foods that you couldn't back then What I am trying to say is can you go back to eat normal after completely healing our body our gut?
Hi Amanda! I have a video on how to explain to your family here: ruclips.net/video/G1tNpfFAH6g/видео.html. I'll add a video on cross contamination to my list ❤️
Hi Shanna! I stumbled across your channel yesterday and I’ve been watching all of your videos. Lots of great info! I suffer with hypothyroidism and hashimotos and I was wondering what your thoughts were on thyroid medication? Do you take any? I’ve been on 3 different thyroid medications over the last 2 years now trying to find which one works best with my body, alongside figuring out a diet that doesn’t cause flare ups, but sometimes I feel guilty about being on medication even though it has helped alleviate a lot of my symptoms. Do you feel it does more harm than good for your body in the long run? Is there a way to heal without being on thyroid medication?
Hi there Amanda! Thank you so much for your kind words and reaching out! It's my honor. So the first thing is everyone is different. Each of our journeys are different. Each of us will be inspired in different ways on our journeys. I personally do not take any medicine - because my thyroid levels haven't been at a level where my doctor thought I needed it. At my rock bottom, he thought I'd need to start meds within 3 months. I started AIP, changed my lifestyle, etc, and when I went back months later, I didn't need medicine. It's been over three and a half years since then and my thyroid levels have improved. That doesn't mean I won't ever need medicine or won't ever take medicine. But so far, nutrition and lifestyle has worked out beautifully for me. I also know people who are on thyroid meds and their symptoms didn't improve until they changed their nutrition and lifestyle. Some are able to change / adjust / decrease meds in time while others need to be on them long term. If my doctor said I needed to be on meds, and I felt like I did too, I would take them with zero guilt. Medications are not "bad" but rather a part of our autoimmune toolbox. For example, antibiotics saved my life after I became septic after giving birth to our son. I am literally here today because of medicine. So I'm incredibly grateful for modern medicine. I see it as a blessing that we can use when needed. No guilt. Hopefully that all makes sense! Sending you so much love and support! I do have a 6 week autoimmune nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset group coaching program starting August 1st if you're interested: shannanemrow.com/courses and I also have a private autoimmune support community: shannanemrow.com/membership.
How did you tell your kids about Hashimoto's or your autoimmune disease? What tips or advice do you have for others going through this? What are ways you show your kids love and spend time with your kids with Hashimoto's?
_I just stumbled across your channel and I’m so glad I did!! Thanks for all the great info!_
You're welcome, and thanks so much for being here! ❤️
Hiw are you doing?
My health story at the beginning was similar. Iwas super active, in school to be a doctor, ect. Unfortunatly, I did nto have a suportive spouse, and it took a tole. I am so fortunate to know how much we can use food to heal. I too, and doing my AIP journey on my channel. It is a new journey for me, but I have used food to heal for a long time. Thank you for sharing your journey as well. It is so nice to understand, that even though we may have different autoimmune diseases, we still have very similar struggles.
Hi Shanna ,
I was just diagnosed with MS it is scary especially with two young kids at home. Thanks for sharing this aspect of autoimmune disease it is so hard as a mom. Im trying really hard to put my MS into remission with AIP too.
Did you know what Hashimoto's was prior to being diagnosed? I learned about it while looking into hypothyroidism, which I was diagnosed around 2006, maybe? I would say I first ran into that term of Hashimoto's around 2016 and brought it up to my doctor's. Got different responses from each one. Last year in July, I went to see a new general practice doctor and he was the one to test me for it. So I knew of it way before I diagnosed. At lease now I know what I am dealing with and I am working every day to get myself better. However, I haven't really put much thought in sharing this with my kids. Thank you for bringing this topic up. Food for thought.
You're welcome, and thank you for sharing your experience! So I'd heard of Hashimoto's before my diagnosis, but was not familiar with it. I only knew it was an autoimmune disease and that a friend of mine had it really bad. I suspected my health issues were due to my thyroid, but my regular doctor tested my thyroid for years and told me it was fine (little did I know he was only running a TSH). So when I hit my rock bottom, I had no idea if or what I'd be diagnosed with. I was very much of the western medicine mindset back then, but in desperation to get help, I reached out to a naturopath. She ordered lots of tests and an ultrasound of my organs. The ultrasound of my thyroid led to a referral to an endocrinologist, which led to my Hashimoto's diagnosis. I'd only heard of it, but was not familiar with it. It's been a huge learning process ever since. ❤️
Thanks, always makes me feel better after watching your information, so I don't feel so bad about all the years not feeling well and not knowing how to figure out how to live with this disease 😔
You're so welcome Danielle! Learning to live well with autoimmune disease or any chronic issues is so hard, and it varies by individual. No need to feel bad or guilty at all - you've been doing the best you can, and you are a warrior! That's inspiring! Big hugs!
@@ShannaNemrow
Hello Shanna
Can you eat the foods that you couldn't back then
What I am trying to say is can you go back to eat normal after completely healing our body our gut?
Can you do a video on how to explain to your family? Also a video on cross contamination please. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Amanda! I have a video on how to explain to your family here: ruclips.net/video/G1tNpfFAH6g/видео.html. I'll add a video on cross contamination to my list ❤️
Hi Shanna! I stumbled across your channel yesterday and I’ve been watching all of your videos. Lots of great info! I suffer with hypothyroidism and hashimotos and I was wondering what your thoughts were on thyroid medication? Do you take any? I’ve been on 3 different thyroid medications over the last 2 years now trying to find which one works best with my body, alongside figuring out a diet that doesn’t cause flare ups, but sometimes I feel guilty about being on medication even though it has helped alleviate a lot of my symptoms. Do you feel it does more harm than good for your body in the long run? Is there a way to heal without being on thyroid medication?
Hi there Amanda! Thank you so much for your kind words and reaching out! It's my honor. So the first thing is everyone is different. Each of our journeys are different. Each of us will be inspired in different ways on our journeys. I personally do not take any medicine - because my thyroid levels haven't been at a level where my doctor thought I needed it. At my rock bottom, he thought I'd need to start meds within 3 months. I started AIP, changed my lifestyle, etc, and when I went back months later, I didn't need medicine. It's been over three and a half years since then and my thyroid levels have improved. That doesn't mean I won't ever need medicine or won't ever take medicine. But so far, nutrition and lifestyle has worked out beautifully for me. I also know people who are on thyroid meds and their symptoms didn't improve until they changed their nutrition and lifestyle. Some are able to change / adjust / decrease meds in time while others need to be on them long term. If my doctor said I needed to be on meds, and I felt like I did too, I would take them with zero guilt. Medications are not "bad" but rather a part of our autoimmune toolbox. For example, antibiotics saved my life after I became septic after giving birth to our son. I am literally here today because of medicine. So I'm incredibly grateful for modern medicine. I see it as a blessing that we can use when needed. No guilt. Hopefully that all makes sense! Sending you so much love and support! I do have a 6 week autoimmune nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset group coaching program starting August 1st if you're interested: shannanemrow.com/courses and I also have a private autoimmune support community: shannanemrow.com/membership.
Where did you get your tshirt?
Hi Cheryl! Here's the link for my shirt: www.bonfire.com/store/shanna-nemrow/ ❤️. I am wearing the women's slim fit in size small.
❤️thank you!