Recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's? Start here.

Written by a patient, for a new patient.

A diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis can leave you with more questions than answers. What exactly is happening in your body? Why do you feel so exhausted, foggy or unlike yourself? What can you do to support your health? And how do you make sense of the conflicting advice you find everywhere?

After more than 20 years of living with Hashimoto's, Jane Johnson understands how overwhelming it can be to navigate an autoimmune thyroid condition. Drawing on her lived experience and conversations with healthcare professionals, she has created a clear, practical starting point for anyone newly diagnosed.

Living Well with Hashimoto's cuts through the confusion by focusing on five essential things you need to understand from Day 1:

• Understand your thyroid function – learn what your thyroid hormones do and why they matter.

• Move from confusion to clarity – make sense of your symptoms and understand why they can be so difficult to navigate.

• Prioritise your immune health – understand the autoimmune process and the connection between immune activity, inflammation and how you feel.

• Optimise your lifestyle – explore practical ways to support your health, identify common nutritional considerations and protect your energy.

• Build your Wellness Plan – focus on what matters most to you and turn your understanding into practical steps forward.

This isn't about following a perfect diet, taking a long list of supplements or trying to manage your condition alone. It's about understanding what is happening to your body, becoming more confident in conversations with healthcare professionals and making informed choices about your own wellbeing.

You don't need to become an expert overnight.

You simply need clarity about your condition, confidence to advocate for yourself, and a practical plan for taking the next step.

If you've recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and don't know where to begin, this book is your starting point.