By Meryll Bettahar De Vos Naturopath & Wellness Coach Specializing in Natural Support for Hashimoto's You watch what you eat, you try to stay active… but the number on the scale doesn't go down. Sometimes, it even keeps going up. I know this frustration very well. Living with Hashimoto's myself, I gained weight despite trying different diets, exercising, and doing everything I could. I felt like my body was no longer responding to my efforts. But things started to change when

By Meryll Bettahar De Vos — Certified Naturopath & Wellness Coach specializing in natural support for Hashimoto’s Published September 28, 2026 When it comes to natural support for Hashimoto’s, Nigella sativa, also known as black seed or black cumin, is a plant that holds a special place in my approach — and one I personally use. Why? Because Nigella sativa brings together several properties that are particularly interesting for those of us living with Hashimoto’s: immunomodul