Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that visibly shows and can be emotionally and physically stressful. Before being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I thought I was a candidate for Alopecia. I was losing hair by the minute. Yes, me! I was fortunate to have found a Functional Doctor in Germany that helped me change my diet. I also discovered Jill’s book, The Essential Thyroid Cookbook, which helped me understand why my doctor was adamant about changing my cooking and shopping habits. I hope this resource is helpful in clearing up some of the reasons why you might be struggling with hair loss or have an autoimmune disease. This article is a quick read and to the point!
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.
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