174 // The Free Hashimoto's Health Tool You Are Probably Skipping Every Day

Are you looking for ways to support your Hashimoto's health without adding more to your already full plate?

There is one tool that is completely free, takes less than a minute, and has real science behind it. It is gratitude. Not the once-a-year Thanksgiving kind. The daily, eyes-open, noticing-what-is-already-working kind.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why a regular gratitude practice is one of the most overlooked free Hashimoto's health support tools available to you
• What your body is doing right now that is worth paying attention to
• How shifting your perspective on small, everyday moments can lower your cortisol, improve your sleep, and support your immune system

The research is clear. A Harvard study found that just 15 minutes of focused gratitude three times a week produced a measurable increase in happiness for six months. A 2023 meta-analysis found gratitude interventions work as well as some therapy techniques for reducing worry and improving mood. And for women with Hashimoto's, lowering cortisol is not a small thing. It directly impacts your immune system and your autoimmune activity.

Hit play and find out how something as simple as noticing your next heartbeat could be exactly what your body needs.

Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/

ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:

The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.