Jane The Virgin Star Gina Rodriguez Opens Up About Hashimoto's Disease | SELF

We asked Jane The Virgin star Gina Rodriguez to talk to someone newly diagnosed with Hashimoto's about how she navigates living with the disease. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, a small gland in the front of your neck that produces thyroid hormones. This often leads to an underactive thyroid gland, known as hypothyroidism.



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Jane The Virgin Star Gina Rodriguez Opens Up About Hashimoto's Disease | SELF

[dulcecastillo]

"Good food is expensive" Thank you Gina!! A lot of celebrities encourage better diets, whole foods, vegan life styles but do not realize how expensive organic food is.

[nataliesoutlet]

Gina is such a beauty inside and out. So much girl love for her 💖

[colbyjeannine]

“That makes us reflect in a mirror that isn’t our own.” That’s beautiful. That’s going to stick with me.

[imanidlamini]

She is just like her character! What a beautiful soul

[vicsmakeupfix]

We rarely see celebrities talk so openly about their real health issues. Watching videos like this is so inspiring. I also have an auto immune disease (myasthenia gravis) & the adjustment mentally & physically has been one of my biggest challenges.

[justintran]

Gina is soo inspirational and wise beyond her years

[takukoala]

Gina Rodriguez is one of the most articulate, inspiring, empowered women I have ever seen to see her career blossoming is such a pleasure

[LovedByYou]

I love Gina. She’s like a wacky, sassy, preacher. Like the girl has wisdom, depth, and insight I’ve ever seen.

[lanfriesen]

Gina has such a good energy about her. She seems like someone whose energy gives other people energy all the time. She’s so empowering to women and I’m sure Latinas.
PS - I was the 1, 000th like and I’ve never seen the like number change because of me so that was cool. Nobody cares. I know.

[stephaniemantilla]

Gina Rodriguez is a breath of fresh air <3

[MrsKatharinaIsabel]

I had to take a year off because of hashimoto. Thank you so much for this video. Nutrition, meditation, tons of water, yoga and good sleep helped me a lot.

[sarahh]

i would go to church every week to hear you preach girl

[paradoxpanther]

I just got diagnosed today... I am still in shock and do not know what to think. Thank you for the lovely video and for all of the support. Thank you to all those who are sharing their stories and experiences in the comments. Together we can empower each other to conquer all that comes our way!

[rafsta]

Girllll when Gina said “it’s my superpower” I think that can translate across to anyone who feels weighed down by their “condition” whatever it is. I know I have one, so Imma try to see it as a superpower rather than a weakness. Thank you girl! x

[SYNDERELLA]

"Makes us reflect in a mirror that's not our own" 👏👏👏

[randomchatwithkat]

Gina is my role model. I’ve been diagnosed with hashimotos for 7 years and I’ve never seen a public figure talk about it before. Her honesty is beautiful and I admire her so much.

[ellaseo]

Have I ever said enough times that I love Gina??? She is so smart and empowering!!!

[Yvaia]

"When I got Hashimoto's, I felt like it has a name. It has a name, it has a name and it's gonna be my superpower." This was so powerful. I don't have this particular illness, but it resonates through all of them.

[mariannaselengova]

I have Hashimoto’s as well and I am 12 years old it isn’t easy but now I know that I can get through it! Thanks Ms. Rodriguez :)

[jocelynrodriguez]

I have Hashimoto and I felt this. I couldn’t help but cry! It’s so inhibiting but that’s going to change! I’m not clipping my wings anymore!