If you are dealing with Hashimoto's disease and have been searching for a Hashimoto's doctor near you, you may have already discovered that there is no such thing as a Hashimoto's specialist.

Most people think of Hashimoto's disease as a thyroid problem, but it's actually an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid.

Unfortunately, there is no Hashimoto's specialist, or autoimmune specialist in medicine today.

The job of treating thyroid autoimmunity typically falls on the shoulders of endocrinologists. 

Due to the lack of our understanding of autoimmune triggers and drivers, doctors do not currently have medications or tools to treat the cause of autoimmunity, but rather have to focus on symptom management through the use of thyroid hormone replacement therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, steroids, and Immunosuppressive drugs.

Research into the triggers and driving factors of autoimmunity is a high priority of scientists today, but we do not have a way to cure Hashimoto's naturally, or with medications.

Currently, there is a growing body of scientific literature that we can use to guide us in taking steps that may help dampen the autoimmune process utilizing a dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional supplementation modification approach.

I call this approach, a "systems based approach," or "functional medicine practitioner approach". 

It has been my personal experience with autoimmunity, and through the observation of my clients in the clinical setting, that a systems based approach has the potential to make a significant positive impact on the health and quality of life of people with autoimmunity.

Though there is no such thing as a Hashimoto's specialist, when we focus on getting people as healthy as possible by looking at diet, lifestyle, and nutrient needs, we have the opportunity to improve overall health and function of the human system.

My complimentary, health optimization strategy is an opportunity to improve quality of life, and compliment the efforts of your healthcare team.