The H. pylori “Fix” That’s Wrecking Your Gut and Your Thyroid

You were told you had H. pylori, and like most people, you trusted the protocol:
Triple antibiotics. Maybe a PPI.
The bacteria should be gone… so why do you still feel like garbage?

• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Hair thinning
• Cold body, flat mood

If this sounds like your post-H. pylori reality, you’re not alone.

Here’s what no one told you:

H. pylori is not the root cause.
It’s the alarm bell.

What Is H. pylori Really Telling Us?

H. pylori is a spiral-shaped bacteria that can live in the stomach lining. Conventional medicine sees it as a clear enemy, blame it for your reflux or bloating, kill it with antibiotics, and move on.

But the truth is far more nuanced.

H. pylori only becomes a problem when the terrain is vulnerable.
That means low stomach acid, mineral deficiencies, chronic stress, and poor detox capacity. These open the door for opportunistic bacteria to thrive.

Instead of asking, “How do I kill H. pylori?”
We should be asking, “Why was my body vulnerable to it in the first place?

The Gut-Thyroid Connection Most People Miss

Your thyroid and gut health are intimately connected. The thyroid regulates stomach acid production, motility, enzyme release, and intestinal immunity. If your thyroid is underactive, your digestion slows, and your microbial balance weakens.

But it works both ways.

According to a 2023 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health:

“H. pylori infection may be associated with increased thyroid autoantibodies and lower thyroid hormone levels, potentially contributing to the development of autoimmune hypothyroidism.”
Source: PMC10419966

Let that sink in:
H. pylori doesn’t just mess with your gut, it may trigger or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s.

The Problem With the Standard H. pylori Protocol

Here’s what often happens:

1. You get diagnosed with H. pylori
2. You’re prescribed triple therapy antibiotics
3. You take the full round
4. The bloating might ease a little… or not
5. And then? Your energy tanks. Your gut feels even worse. You feel more “off” than ever

That’s because antibiotics don’t just kill H. pylori, they often wipe out your entire microbiome.
What was once a complex, living ecosystem becomes a blank slate.

This is especially damaging if you already had:

• Low thyroid function
• Poor mineral status
• Adrenal fatigue
• Nutrient malabsorption
• Immune dysregulation

You’re now trying to heal in a body that’s been stripped of its internal tools

The Smart Way to Heal H. pylori (And Your Thyroid)

There’s an order to gut healing. And most people get it backwards.

Here’s what I teach my clients:

Step 1: Stabilize the nervous system – your gut can’t heal if your body is in fight-or-flight
Step 2: Support digestion – that means stomach acid, bile flow, enzyme function
Step 3: Rebuild mineral and nutrient stores – especially magnesium, retinol, and bioavailable copper
Step 4: Balance the terrain – liver detox, slow inflammation, and build microbial diversity
Step 5: Only then do we address overgrowths like H. pylori gently and effectively

Because when the terrain is strong, H. pylori has no place to thrive.

What My Clients Experience Actually Heal Your Thyroid?

Most of my clients come to me exhausted, bloated, and stuck.
They’ve been told their thyroid is “fine”
They’ve taken antibiotics, iron, probiotics, enzymes… and still feel like something’s missing.

We work from the root up, supporting the thyroid, restoring mineral balance, healing digestion in the right order.

And that’s when things change.

• The bloat goes down
• Energy comes back
• Food fear fades
• The mirror stops feeling like a betrayal

Final Thoughts

If you’ve done the H. pylori protocol and still feel off, it’s not in your head. Your body isn’t broken, it’s reacting to deeper imbalances. It’s time to stop trying to kill symptoms and start supporting what your body actually needs.

If you’re tired of bloating, fatigue, and confusion, and you’re open to healing in the right order Comment BUTTERFLY on Instagram or reach out here, and I’ll send you my free “Test Your Thyroid at Home” guide along with details about working together 1:1 to restore your gut, thyroid, and energy from the inside out.

If you’re tired of the DIY Instagram health rabbit hole…
If you’re tired of being told this is “just how it is”…
If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start reversing the root cause…

If you’re in London or Online and looking for holistic support for Anemia, thyroid issues, and cold intolerance, you’re in the right place.

Ready to stop dreading the morning mirror view, the fatigue or the brain fog and start thriving? Had enough wasting the years fatigued & want to make 2025 the zesty year to glow up You can apply for a strategy call with me here. Together, we can create a plan that respects your body’s pace and guides you toward lasting relief with zero obligations to proceed.

warmly,

Joel