Brad Shook, DC, AFMC

Functional Medicine for Hashimoto’s, psoriasis & autoimmune health. Understand triggers & drivers. DETECT → SUPPORT → REASSESS.

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

If you have Hashimoto’s, could food reactions be driving your immune system to attack thyroid tissue and thyroid hormones?

Yes.

Full guide:
https://t.co/wKE3yG0L9N

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

If you have Hashimoto’s, what if your immune system is not reacting to just one trigger?

Foods. Microbes. Chemicals. Barrier problems. Loss of immune tolerance.

What combination of triggers and drivers is keeping your autoimmunity active?

Full guide:
https://t.co/wKE3yG0L9N

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

If you have Hashimoto’s, could an immune reaction to a food also recognize one of your own tissues?

Yes!

Learm more: https://t.co/wKE3yG1iZl

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

If you have Hashimoto’s, could your immune system be recognizing something that resembles your thyroid?

Molecular mimicry can involve foods, bacteria, viruses and other antigens.

My updated guide goes deeper into food proteins + thyroid cross-reactivity:
https://t.co/wKE3yG0L9N

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

That is why my approach is:

DETECT what deserves attention.
SUPPORT the highest-priority findings.
REASSESS what actually changed.

Full article:
https://t.co/wKE3yG1iZl

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

Molecular mimicry means two proteins share enough structural similarity that immune recognition may overlap.

Interesting? Absolutely.

Proof that every food antibody is attacking your thyroid? No.

The exact protein, antibody, preparation, tissue and clinical context matter.

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

Food can matter through very different pathways:

• celiac disease
• allergy
• loss of immune tolerance
• digestion/barrier function
• food processing
• molecular mimicry

Those mechanisms should not be treated as if they are all the same thing.

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

Can food contribute to autoimmunity?

Yes. But "which foods should everyone with Hashimoto's avoid?" is the wrong question.

The better question is: Which food-related mechanisms are actually relevant to this person?

A short thread. ↓

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

AIP is a tool, not a verdict.

The goal is not the smallest possible food list. It is to learn from how your body responds and work toward the broadest nourishing diet you can tolerate.

Full article:
https://t.co/7MtC3Jve8P

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

You may be:

• eating too little
• dropping carbs too quickly
• rapidly increasing fiber
• reacting to an AIP-approved food
• eating more histamine-rich foods
• repeating too few foods
• changing medication/supplement timing

And sometimes something else is going on.

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

If you started AIP and actually felt worse, that does not necessarily mean you need to “push through.”

And it does not automatically mean you are detoxing.

Your response may be useful information.

8 possibilities to consider ↓

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

Psoriasis and rosacea can both cause red, inflamed skin, but they are very different conditions.

Scale, flushing, location, visible blood vessels, nail changes, and symptoms elsewhere on the body can all offer clues.

My updated comparison guide:
https://t.co/YRS7R8tsPN

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

New post: Psoriasis vs. Rosacea: Differences, Treatment, and Other Conditions https://t.co/YRS7R8tsPN

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Atopic Eczema vs. Psoriasis: Differences in Symptoms and Treatments https://t.co/hw4tfNOU93

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Psoriasis is Contagious? https://t.co/ft4SPXjjUH

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

New post: Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis Flare-ups: Triggers and Treatment https://t.co/yXqlwjNER0

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

New post: Skin care from the inside: Aging, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema https://t.co/JGMcPLf1BH

[Brad Shook, DC, AFMC @shookdc]

New post: The Connection Between Gluten, Hashimoto’s Thyroid Disease and Celiac | Why You Should Go Gluten Free https://t.co/eSvojZVJtV

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New post: How Long Does it Take To Feel Better On Thyroid Medication? https://t.co/Kx9eS0qum3