Erin talks a lot about functional lab testing and supplementation, but don’t underestimate the power of food! In this episode Erin discusses why a food-first approach matters so much not just in overall health, but also in determining stressors behind chronic issues (skin, digestion & gut health, inflammation, autoimmunity). She breaks down underlying stressors related to hypothyroidism, the link between gluten and Hashimoto’s and how taking a food-first approach with your health can make a big impact on your life. In this episode: -How and why health goes way beyond just nutrition [1:45] -Why thyroid health needs a paradigm shift [6:49] -Interpreting hypothyroid symptoms and the underlying stressors that can lead to this [13:08] -Why your diet could be a physiological stressor [16:14] -A first-hand account of why a food-first approach to health matters so much [16:52] -The two biggest dietary needle movers, and why it’s just as important to add beneficial things to your diet as is removing problematic things [20:28] -When gathering data is recommended for determining dietary reactions [26:04] -The link between Hashimoto’s and gluten [31:07] -Molecular mimicry and how this affects those with gluten sensitivities [33:02] Resources mentioned: Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones Eat to Achieve https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve The Carb Compatibility Project https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project Which program is right for me? https://www.erinholthealth.com/programs/#which-program Wheat Zoomer Test https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults/wheat-zoomer Organifi Green Juice (enter code FUNK for 15% off!) https://organifi.com/FUNK Listen: Episode 122: Gut-Skin Connection: leaky gut, rosacea, acne, eczema, keratosis pilaris & psoriasis https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/27/episode-122-the-gut-skin-connection-part-2 Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/