Can Hashimoto's be reversed?

Hashimoto's is a chronic autoimmune condition, but antibody levels and symptoms can often be significantly improved when the underlying drivers are addressed. Many people are able to reduce antibodies, feel substantially better, and in some cases lower their medication needs in partnership with their physician.

Do I still need thyroid medication?

Often yes, at least initially. Functional nutrition is not a replacement for thyroid medication. It works alongside your medical care to address the immune and lifestyle factors that medication alone does not. Any medication changes should always be made with your prescribing provider.

Do I have to go gluten-free with Hashimoto's?

Not necessarily for everyone, though many people with Hashimoto's do notice improvement when removing gluten, particularly if they have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. The right approach is individualized rather than universal.

Is weight gain in perimenopause inevitable?

No. While the metabolic changes of perimenopause make weight management harder, they are not insurmountable. Addressing blood sugar, protein, muscle, sleep, and stress can meaningfully shift how your body responds, even when previous approaches have stopped working.

Can nutrition really help my perimenopause symptoms?

Yes. Nutrition and lifestyle won't stop the hormonal transition itself, but they powerfully influence how you experience it, affecting energy, mood, sleep, weight, and inflammation.

Do I need hormone replacement therapy for perimenopause?

That's a decision to make with your physician. Hormone therapy is appropriate and helpful for many women, and functional nutrition works alongside it rather than replacing it.

Contact Dr. Sarah Khan, PhD, MBA

Integrative & Functional Nutritionist in New York City

Seeing patients virtually in NYC and nationwide. Get in touch to ask a question, or apply for a free discovery session.

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Practice Details

Dr. Sarah Khan, PhD, MBA
Integrative and Functional Nutrition
136 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Phone: 516.765.1990
Email: sarahfuncnutritionist@gmail.com
Instagram: @dr.sarah.s.khan

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I see patients virtually, for clients across New York City and nationwide. I work with both men and women on gut health, IBS and SIBO, Hashimoto's and autoimmune disease, hormonal and metabolic health, and chronic fatigue.

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If you are not sure where your symptoms are coming from yet, you can start with my free Root Cause Quick Scan. It takes about two minutes and points you toward the system most likely driving how you feel.

Please note that I do not accept insurance, HSA, or FSA, and I cannot provide medical advice or answer clinical questions by email outside of a working relationship.

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