The Life Stylist 585. Dr. Izabella Wentz: Recovering from Pharmaceuticals, Birth Control, and Thyroid Dysfunction
Feb 4, 2025
Dr. Izabella Wentz, known as The Thyroid Pharmacist, dives into the intricacies of thyroid health, especially for women suffering from conditions like Hashimoto's. She uncovers the surprising links between thyroid dysfunction, mental health, and gut health. Wentz shares practical shifts that can lead to healing while addressing the risks of medication overuse and environmental toxins. With insights on nutrition, essential testing, and lifestyle changes, her empowering advice aims to help listeners reclaim their vitality and well-being.
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Patient Journey with Hashimoto's
- Dr. Wentz describes a typical patient journey with Hashimoto's, starting with anxiety or OCD in teenage years.
- It progresses to IBS in the 20s, fertility issues in the 30s, and finally the classic symptoms of fatigue and weight gain in the 40s and 50s.
Dr. Wentz's Journey with Hashimoto's
- Dr. Wentz became interested in thyroid health after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's in her 20s.
- She experienced chronic fatigue, acid reflux, IBS, anxiety, and hair loss before getting diagnosed and eventually put herself into remission.
Rising Rates of Thyroid Issues
- Thyroid issues like Hashimoto's have been around for at least a century, but the rates are increasing, possibly due to environmental toxins and even public health measures like water fluoridation.
- Ironically, efforts to improve health, such as adding fluoride to water and iodine to salt, may contribute to thyroid problems.
