AHS19

In an age where performing rigorous research is expensive, time consuming and motivated by financial conflicts of interest, it can be difficult to see as an engaged citizen scientist or an aspiring researcher how to successfully support or conduct clinically relevant experiments that is in alignment with your values and the needs of our larger communities. In this talk, physician Rob Abbott, MD will talk alongside health coach, Angie Alt, NTC and Mickey Trescott, NTP about the process of designing, organizing, funding and performing a pilot study assessing the efficacy of online, community based health coaching and the autoimmune paleo diet for autoimmune thyroid disease. In addition, Angie and Dr. Abbott will present findings from the study outlining the changes seen with regards to quality of life, symptom burden, thyroid function, inflammation, nutrient status and gut health.