Graves' Disease The autoimmune version of hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease affects mostly women and many people go misdiagnosed. For Dominique, a stressful event in her junior year of college marked the beginning of Graves' symptoms—she was plagued by heat intolerance, weight loss, insomnia, tremors, and anxiety. Because Graves' is often genetic and Dominique's mother also suffered from the disease, it was fairly easy to get a diagnosis. But that was just the beginning of the journey. In this episode we discuss how Dominque has managed the highs and the lows of Graves' disease for the last decade, and how she manages a big, full life with self-care! Contact Dominque: IG/FB/Twitter: @domtoney. Website: www.dominiquetoney.com Weekly Challenge: MAKE ENOUGH FOOD TO HAVE LEFTOVERS This seems simple enough, I know, but it is a game changer! I absolutely love this weekly challenge. Each week, I try to make a healthy soup or stew and have enough for multiple meals OR put some in the freezer. This way, I always have a healthy meal available when I don't have time to cook. Once you try this, you will use this self-care tactic again and again. It can truly save the day! Dominique suggests you research a delicious recipe (with foods that make you feel good), then do your shopping, then cook your meal and freeze a serving! I do this in mason jars with plastic lids. Link here. Don't forget to follow my IG stories @sheajackie for my weekly challenge updates #tsanweeklychallenge Discussed in this Episode: The heartbreak that brought on Dominque's symptoms—I hate this story! Graves' symptoms How Dominique got diagnosed Tapazole for treating hyperthyroidism Radioactive Iodine treatment People who let you off the hook and why they help us heal Why it's important to keep getting check-ups for your thyroid What it's like to get sick in college around your peers Most effective things Dominique did for Graves' disease Healthy living with food Homemade iced teas Dominique's relationship with red meat and why she quit Selenium L-Lysine The power of Saying no The power of doing less Other Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Pinch of Yum for recipes The Minimalist Baker for recipes @heyfranhey on Twitter for self-care advice Want to know how you can support this podcast? Follow me on IG : @sheajackie Join the Healing Out Loud Facebook group Follow me at toosickandnaked.com for more Subscribe/ rate/ review on iTunes Share with your friends Happy Listening, beautiful friends, SaveSave
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