Ep. 5 - How I Healed My Thyroid

In this episode I go through what I did to heal my thyroid. I mention that you must always consult with your doctor first before doing any of the suggestion recommendations. I also was not diagnosed with Hashimoto's or thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with secondary hypothyroidism brought on by stress and extreme lifestyle.

The Thyroid, that pesky little gland that can affect so much! Who knew that the tiny butterfly shaped gland that sits in your neck can affect and regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, energy level and mood.

The thyroid gland can become overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothy- roidism). This may, rarely, occur from birth, or develop later on in life. And for me, it was secondary hypothyroidism, which was caused by extreme lifestyle and stress. (Who knew stress could affect thyroid). Hypothyroidism is the term given when low levels of thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. It may result from autoimmune diseases (when the person's immune system starts to attack the body's own organs), poor iodine intake or be brought on by use of certain drugs.

Some bullet points over the topics I went over on my road to healing.

1. Started eating more thyroid stimulating foods - including Brazil nuts ( has selenium) :It's the all essential "on" switch to optimal thyroid function — converting T4 hormone into active T3. The essential mineral also protects the gland from inflammatory byproducts of thyroid hormone production.

- Salmon-most cases of underactive thyroid are due to inflammation of the gland, and salmon boasts significant anti inflammatory properties.

- Eggs - The yolk contains many metabolism stoking nutrients, including fat soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids and — most significantly — choline, a powerful compound that attacks the mechanism that triggers your body to store fat around your liver.

- Avocado-Avocado contains metabolism enhancing mono unsaturated fat and packed with fiber and freeradical killing antioxidants

2. Stopped working out strenuously - had to let me body rest and recover from the years of overtraining

3. Get MORE sleep. - so important to recover

4. Intermittent fasting

5. Repair at the cellular level - took adaptogens for chronic stress

- Ashwagandha

- Rhodiola

- Maca

- Ginseng

-Eleuthero

I also mention some unconventional things I did to help with my thyroid that includes:

1. Reiki - energy healing

2. Acupuncture

3. IV treatments - Love Glutathione and it helps to repair the liver

If interested in what I currently take you can email me at : felicia@dietdropoutpodcast.com

Hope you enjoyed this episode!