Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back

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More than thirty-five million Americans currently suffer from Hashimoto's--the country's fastest-growing autoimmune disease, which affects the thyroid gland and causes the body to attack its own cells. Conservative estimates state that one in five women will be affected by Hashimoto's or another thyroid disorder at some point in their lives. And many individuals who suffer the daily symptoms--including chronic cough, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, persistent pain, hair loss, brain fog, and forgetfulness--of this debilitating disease may not even be aware that they have it. Even with a proper diagnosis, conventional medicine tends to treat Hashimoto's with an ineffective prescription for a synthetic hormone, ignoring the autoimmune implications of the condition. For all who struggle with the disease, this is a life-altering mistake.

There is a better way.

Diagnosed with Hashimoto's at twenty-seven, pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz knows firsthand the effects of the disease. Drawing on her personal experience, her work with thousands of patients, and multiple years of research, Hashimoto's Protocol delivers a much-needed accessible lifestyle intervention for identifying, healing, and reversing the autoimmune damage at the root of the condition. This is the first comprehensive program of its kind and it has already helped thousands reverse symptoms in as fast as ninety days.

Inside you will discover:

• The Quick-Start Two-Week Detox, Including Foods to Eat and Inflammatory Foods to Avoid
• Liver Support, Adrenal Recovery, and Gut Balance Protocols
• A Comprehensive Self-Test and Personalized Treatment Plans
• Delicious Recipes, Success Stories, and More

Dr. Wentz writes, "Wherever you are in your journey, I want you to know that things can get better, and you will get better, as long as you commit to take charge of your own health and make changes in your life. This book is the first step."

Hashimoto's Protocol is the comprehensive solution you have been waiting for--change your health and start today.

"Hashimoto's is one of the most common-yet misdiagnosed and mistreated-conditions we treat in medicine. In HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL, Dr. Wentz presents an evidence-based, practical approach to treating Hashimoto's 'from the inside out'. Instead of just suppressing symptoms with drugs. Dr. Wentz will show you how to address the underlying causes so you can truly heal." - Chris Kresser, MS, LAc, founder of Kresser Institute for Functional & Evolutionary Medicine, creator of ChrisKresser.com and Revolution Health Radio, NY Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure

"Dr. Wentz brings not only a wealth of focused study of Hashimoto's to her latest book, but also importantly, a sensible, achievable plan that is born of her own real life experience as a Hashimoto's patient who has gone from struggling to thriving. With her unique vantage point and compassion, she is leading the way for others to do the same." - Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution and Botanical Medicine for Women's Health

"HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL is an essential book for anyone with Hashimoto's who wants to feel better and understand their needs. Dr. Izabella Wentz has created a clear 90-day program woven together from her clinical training, personal experience, careful research, and feedback from thousands of fans. Dr. Wentz' advice can work for you also. I've seen countless people follow her advice and regain energy, improve autoimmunity, lose weight, and regrow hair." - Alan Christianson, NMD, NY Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet and founder of the Integrative Health Clinic

"Ready to take charge of your health...in just 90 Days? Absolutely! Dr. Wentz's protocols and solutions are spot on. HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL is easy to read; delivers protocols you can quickly implement and will save you decades of unnecessary suffering. Her signature mark of sincerely caring about your wellbeing can be found on every page." - Donna Gates, M.Ed., ABAAHP, author of The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity and The Body Ecology Guide to Growing Younger: Anti-Aging Wisdom for Every Generation.

"Dr. Izabella Wentz is my go to resource for thyroid disease. Her new book, HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL, is a user-friendly guide that will help you take charge of your health and heal from Hashimoto's." - JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS Celebrity Nutrition & Fitness Expert and author of the NYT bestsellers The Virgin Diet and Sugar Impact Diet

"We are in a powerful time of health reclamation and self-healing. Hashimoto's is evidence, in epidemic proportions, that our bodies are asking us to change our lifestyles. Dr. Izabella Wentz is the most powerful asset in your path to your most vital self. Highly researched, clearly communicated, and packed with usable information, HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL is my go-to recommendation for disease reversal." - Kelly Brogan, MD, holistic women's health psychiatrist and author of A Mind of Your Own

"HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL is an essential book for anyone with Hashimoto's. Dr. Wentz has created a 90-day program from her clinical training, personal experience, careful research, and feedback from thousands of fans. I've seen countless people follow her advice and regain energy, improve autoimmunity, lose weight, and regrow hair." - Alan Christianson, NMD, NY Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet and founder of the Integrative Health Clinic

"In HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL, Dr. Wentz presents an evidence-based, practical approach to treating Hashimoto's 'from the inside out'. Instead of just suppressing symptoms with drugs. Dr. Wentz will show you how to address the underlying causes so you can truly heal." - Chris Kresser, MS, LAc, founder of Kresser Institute for Functional & Evolutionary Medicine, creator of ChrisKresser.com and Revolution Health Radio, NY Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure

"Dr. Wentz brings a focused study of Hashimoto's to her latest book, and a sensible, achievable plan born of her own experience as a Hashimoto's patient who has gone from struggling to thriving. With her unique vantage point, she is leading the way for others to do the same." - Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution and Botanical Medicine for Women's Health

"I wish Dr. Izabella Wentz's HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL was in my hands when I was hacking my own Hashimoto's. It would have saved me tens of thousands of dollars and countless wasted efforts. Dr. Wentz spent years researching and perfecting her treatment on herself and thousands of patients. There is simply no better guide to Hashimoto's than this book." - Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof, author of The Bulletproof Diet

"Izabella has healed herself and thousands of others and compiled her evidence-based approach in this must-have manual for reversing symptoms. Filled with success stories, personalized approaches, recipes and more, HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL is the book that all those suffering from thyroid symptoms have been waiting for." - Dana Trentini, founder of the thyroid advocacy blog hypothyroidmom.com

"Discover effective protocols, success stories, and recipes that you can use to get your health back. HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL lets you take charge of your health!" - Dr. Sara Gottfried M.D., NYT bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet

"If you are feeling underactive, sluggish, just can't seem to lose weight, or have been told that you have hypothyroidism, chances are you have the most common autoimmune condition in the world - Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The good news is that Izabella Wentz and her latest book HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL will help you get your life back. Izabella uses a broad approach that empowers you to find the underlying cause of the disease and not simply suppress symptoms. Accessible and personalized, Wentz has delivered the most comprehensive and practical manual to reversing Hashimoto's for good." - Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, NYT bestselling author of Paleo Principles and The Paleo Approach

"Dr. Izabella Wentz guides you through the HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL to reduce symptoms and improve your health - reducing or removing the need for medication and, in some cases, eliminating the autoimmune attack completely! This book offers real solutions, and hope, to those suffering from thyroid disease." - Katie Wells, Founder of WellnessMama.com and award-winning blogger, author, podcaster and real food crusader

"HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL transcends the common approach we take in addressing Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. It's a brilliant culmination of Dr. Izabella Wentz's own personal journey, her work with thousands of Hashimoto's patients, and the latest innovations in care. The book includes the Fundamental Protocol, which is perfect for those just beginning their Hashimoto's healing journey. Dr. Wentz also outlines Advanced Protocols for those of us who have explored the Hashimoto's healing basics and are ready for an actionable guideline to finding our unique root causes. If you have Hashimoto's, or suspect you do, I recommend you get your hands on this book and take in all its wisdom." - Andrea Nakayama, Functional Nutritionist, Educator and Speaker, Founder of Replenish PDX

"I wish Dr. Izabella Wentz's HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL was in my hands when I was hacking my own Hashimoto's. Dr. Wentz spent years researching and perfecting her treatment on herself and thousands of patients. There is simply no better guide to Hashimoto's than this book." - Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof, author of The Bulletproof Diet

"Izabella has healed herself and thousands of others and compiled her evidence based approach in this must-have manual for reversing symptoms. Filled with success stories, personalized approaches, recipes and more, HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL is the book that all those suffering from thyroid symptoms have been waiting for." - Dana Trentini, founder of the thyroid advocacy blog hypothyroidmom.com

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

Dr. Izabella Wentz, the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, returns with a long-awaited, groundbreaking prescription to reverse the symptoms of this serious autoimmune disease that is becoming one of the country's fastest growing diseases.

More than thirty-five million Americans currently suffer from Hashimoto's--an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism and causing the body to attack its own cells. To alleviate the symptoms of this debilitating condition--including chronic cough, acid reflux, IBS, allergies, chronic pain, hair loss, brain fog, and forgetfulness--patients are often prescribed synthetic hormones that have numerous life-altering side effects.

But there is a better way.

Diagnosed with Hashimoto's at twenty-seven, pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz knows first-hand the effects of the disease, as well as the value--and limitations--of medication. The key to improved thyroid health, she argues, involves lifestyle interventions. In Hashimoto's Protocol, her proven 90-day plan outlines a treatment that has helped thousands heal and many others feel better--in as fast as ninety days.

Drawing on her own personal experience as well as her work consulting with thousands of patients, Hashimoto's Protocol offers a practical pathway for healing and reversing the autoimmune damage by treating the root cause of the disease. The first step is a quick-start two-week detox that includes foods to eat and inflammatory foods to avoid, advice on supplements for comprehensive liver support, and an adrenal recovery plan. Next, readers create a personalized plan with foods, supplements, and other lifestyle interventions tailored to their body's own unique Hashimoto's triggers, which they can identify using self-tests included in the book. Hashimoto's Protocol also features original recipes.

Grounded in the latest science and a functional medicine approach, Hashimoto's Protocol is the first book to offer a proven protocol by an acknowledged expert in the field to treat this condition and help sufferers reclaim their lives.

This practical guide provides a clear path to reclaiming your health and includes:

• A 90-Day Plan to Reverse Symptoms: Discover the step-by-step program that has helped thousands reduce chronic fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and other debilitating symptoms in as little as three months.
• Three Foundational Protocols: Start with a two-week detox to support the liver, followed by plans to recover adrenal function and restore gut balance--the keys to addressing the autoimmune damage at its source.
• Personalized Lifestyle Interventions: Use the included self-tests to identify your body's unique triggers and tailor a plan with specific foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes for lasting relief.
• From a Patient and Expert: Learn from pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz, who draws on her own healing journey and clinical work with thousands to offer a proven path to feeling better.
• Practical Resources to Get Started: Includes delicious original recipes and clear advice on which supplements to use, taking the guesswork out of your recovery.

Contributor Bio:Wentz, Izabella

Dr. Izabella Wentz is one of the pioneering experts in lifestyle interventions for treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in 2009. Trained as a pharmacist, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto's and autoimmune conditions, so decided to take on lifestyle interventions as a personal mission in an effort to help herself and others with the same condition. She self-published her first book, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Finding and Treating the Root Cause in 2013. She has since launched a thriving online community of more than 200K "Root Cause Rebels," empowering those diagnosed with Hashimoto's or thinking that they may have Hashimoto's to take charge of their health and find solutions that work for them. Her popular programs include one-on-one health consultations, a widely-read email newsletter, a Hashimoto's Institute geared towards physicians and other practitioners, a 12-week self care program, and many more. Izabella Wentz currently lives near Boulder, CO with her husband Michael and their dog Boomer.