Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's

Thyroid care is complicated, yet we’re often offered a one-size-fits-all approach by conventional medicine.Thyroid medication is one of the most prescribed medications in the US, so many people could benefit from thyroid care done right. Unfortunately, most providers don’t understand how to diagnose thyroid conditions well, how antibodies affect thyroid symptoms, or how to dose the medication properly.Recognizing this gap, today’s guest, Dr. Brittany Henderson, recognized this gap and felt drawn to help people in this field. Dr. Brittany is a dual board-certified physician in both internal medicine and endocrinology. She is a thyroid expert working to bridge the gap between functional and conventional medical approaches to thyroid care.In this conversation, Dr. Brittany and I discuss her integrative approach to thyroid care, the differences between thyroid nodules and cysts, diagnostic criteria, toxic nodules, subacute thyroiditis, the role of iodine in thyroid health, conventional treatment options, minimally invasive alternatives like alcohol ablation and radiofrequency ablation, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/thyroid-nodules-thyroid-cysts-and-alcohol-ablation-with-dr-brittany-henderson-154/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

Adequate stomach acid levels are vital for overall health.Stomach acid—released from the parietal cells of the stomach lining—has several essential functions, including protein digestion, nutrient absorption, and helping to keep bacteria in check. Low stomach acid, a condition known as hypochlorhydria, is widespread in those with thyroid conditions.Today, I’m sharing the common causes of low stomach acid, potential issues that can arise, and how to improve stomach acid levels.In this episode, you’ll learn:- The crucial role of stomach acid- Causes of low stomach acid- How to know if you have low stomach acid- Potential consequences of low stomach acid levels- Methods to increase stomach acid levelsAs always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/how-common-is-low-stomach-acid-in-those-with-thyroid-conditions/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

“Most people with endometriosis have several symptoms, not just painful periods.” - Dr. Jessica DrummondEndometriosis is a structural immune disorder that affects around one in ten women. With this condition, tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows anywhere in the body outside the uterus.Each case of endometriosis can present differently, and the condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with an average delay of diagnosis of around 12 years. Symptoms can start in pre-puberty, first showing up as gut or digestive issues. Later, we often see menstrual pain, bladder pain, and various comorbidities such as mast cell activation syndrome.Today, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond to have a comprehensive chat about endometriosis, which can be a very complex condition to treat. Dr. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. For over two decades, she has worked with women with complex chronic illnesses such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, painful bladder syndrome, and vulvodynia and has educated practitioners in over 60 countries. She takes a root cause, innovative approach to healing in collaboration with her clients and students.In this conversation, Dr. Jessica and I discuss her journey into women's health, the complexities of endometriosis, its symptoms, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, integrative management approaches, the relationship between endometriosis and thyroid health, why it’s crucial to find a skilled surgeon, non-surgical options for managing endometriosis and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/overcoming-endometriosis-with-dr-jessica-drummond-153/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a prescription medication that helps to modulate the immune system and can help to treat different types of autoimmune conditions.While I don’t recommend it for all my patients, there are situations where it might be a consideration since Graves’ disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and thyroid eye disease are autoimmune thyroid conditions.Today, I’m sharing the situations where LDN may be a relevant option and what you need to know before taking LDN.In this episode, you’ll learn:- The benefits of LDN for thyroid eye disease- Factors to consider when deciding whether to take LDN- Potential side effects and weighing the risks versus benefits of taking LDN- How you can access LDNAs always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/can-ldn-help-with-thyroid-eye-disease/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

“There’s usually something lifestyle-related that we could improve. We don't always need a prescription or a supplement.” - Dr. Bindiya GandhiLeptin, also known as the satiety hormone, is produced by our fat cells and is one of the main signals that tell our body whether we need to eat more or less. Balanced leptin levels help us maintain a healthy weight because of its impact on metabolism. Leptin resistance, on the other hand, often shows up as difficulty losing weight despite eating well and moving frequently.Many factors can contribute to leptin resistance, including chronic stress, the standard American diet, medications, environmental toxins, and more. The common element is the impact these stressors have on your gut microbiome, which in turn influences your metabolism.Today, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Bindiya Gandhi to take a deeper look at leptin and its connection with thyroid health. In this conversation, Dr. Bindiya and I discuss leptin's role in metabolism, what leptin resistance means, factors contributing to leptin resistance, how to test for leptin resistance, the connection between thyroid conditions and leptin resistance, dietary recommendations, the use of supplements, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/leptin-and-thyroid-health-with-dr-bindiya-gandhi-152/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

Can you take supplements to shrink a thyroid goiter? Will hyperthyroidism progress to hypothyroidism if left untreated or vice versa? Do thyroid nodules cause anxiety and nervousness? Is it safe to take electrolytes when you have a thyroid condition?Today, I’m back with another Q&A episode, answering multiple questions submitted by the Save My Thyroid community. While I can’t get to everyone’s questions every time, I love creating these for you, and I’ll do similar episodes every couple of months. Please share your questions with me by emailing info@naturalendocrinesolutions.com, and I'll include the most relevant ones in upcoming episodes.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Q1: Can you take supplements to help shrink a thyroid goiter?Q2: Can hyperthyroidism progress to hypothyroidism if left untreated or vice versa? Please advise on the foods that could help reduce hyperthyroid symptoms.Q3: Based on your experience and work with patients, roughly how long does it usually take to see significant changes in the antibodies while finding and removing triggers to address the cause of an individual's autoimmunity?Q4: Is it safe to use a multivitamin that contains copper if one has Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism? Q5: Are there specific protocols that can help to restore my strength and vitality when dealing with Hashimoto’s?Q6:  In 2019, my husband died, and shortly after, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism. When I was diagnosed, I had symptoms, but for the last two years, I've had weight gain, which is hard to lose, minimal palpitations, and no fatigue. I’m taking methimazole, and my T3 and T4 are within range, but my TSH is less than 0.01. Since I found your videos, I've become serious about finding the root cause of my issues. What do you think might be going on? Q7: Do thyroid nodules cause anxiety and nervousness? I've read that they don't cause any symptoms; is this true?Q8: What blood test do I need to get to see when I can start reducing my medication, carbimazole?Q9: Can you consume oats and oat milk, or does it need to be certified gluten-free oats?Q10: I have hyperthyroidism and cannot find much consistent data on it. I want to treat it with natural supplements and diet. Can you give me information on that? Q11: To date, my issue is benign nodules, no autoimmune, T3 and T4 within the normal range. Is there any way to shrink or improve this issue?Q12: What should I do regarding a diagnosis of subclinical Graves’ or hyperthyroidism and thyroid eye disease?Q13:  Is it safe to take electrolytes? They have quite a lot of sodium.As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/your-thyroid-questions-answered-jun-2024/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

“It makes people feel so good psychologically to know that this tool exists.” - Debbie SteinbockThe elemental diet is a nutrition plan that delivers essential nutrients in their simplest form through shakes. Its goal is to give the gut a rest period to reduce inflammation and start to repair.While most people don't need to follow an elemental diet to achieve optimal health, it can be quite beneficial for certain gut conditions such as SIBO and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The elemental diet is also particularly helpful for complex undiagnosed gut issues and people who have tried everything but aren’t getting the expected results.Today, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Roy and Debbie Steinbock, who developed the Elemental Diet Success Plan, to discuss how an elemental diet can benefit those with gut issues. In this conversation, Dr. Roy, Debbie, and I discuss how the elemental diet works, the benefits for conditions like SIBO and IBD, their experience with the elemental diet personally and with hundreds of patients, how the diet should be tailored to each patient, who can benefit most from it, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/using-the-elemental-diet-to-heal-your-gut-with-dr-roy-and-debbie-steinbock-151/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue worldwide, and most people can benefit from supplementation. That said, there’s some division among practitioners regarding what vitamin D levels patients should aim for.Today, I’m diving into the research to explore what studies show about the safety of vitamin D supplementation at different dosages and periods and whether you should be concerned about developing hypercalcemia.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- Why vitamin D recommendations differ between practitioners- Safety and tolerability of high-dose daily vitamin D3 supplementation- Why I’m hesitant to recommend over 10,000 IU of vitamin D per day on an ongoing basis- Whether you should be concerned about adverse events with long-term vitamin D supplementation- The importance of regular testing of vitamin D and serum calcium levels- The safety profile of vitamin D supplementation at various dosages- The optimal range for Vitamin D levelsAs always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/whats-the-optimal-range-for-vitamin-d-in-those-with-thyroid-autoimmunity/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

“There’s no line separating good foods and bad foods. All foods lie on a spectrum.” - Dr. Sarah BallantyneFood is more than energy. From vitamins and minerals to fatty acids and more, nutrients are critical in all the chemical reactions that keep us alive. To keep up with this demand, we must continuously replenish our body’s nutrient stores from our foods.Unfortunately, the nutrient density of our food is on the decline, meaning many of us are not getting all the nutrients we need to be healthy despite having enough food. Without sufficient resources, our body systems are under strain, and we’re at risk for long-term health problems.By better understanding these nutrients and our bodies’ needs, we can make informed choices. That’s why today’s guest, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, developed Nutrivore, a dietary concept or set of principles focused on getting the nutrients we need from the food we eat. At its core, it’s about developing a sustainable, higher-quality diet that gives us what we need to thrive.In this conversation, Dr. Sarah and I discuss the Nutrivore principles, the concept of nutrient density and why it matters, how the Nutrivore score works, the value of a diverse diet, common misconceptions about certain foods, the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients, balanced eating patterns, sustainable nutrition practices, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/applying-nutrivore-principles-with-dr-sarah-ballantyne-150/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric

The main purpose of the AIP diet is to remove common allergens and foods that could negatively affect gut health. As it is a restrictive diet, eventually, the goal is to reintroduce foods.For most people, I recommend following the AIP diet for at least 30 days, but I’m often asked when the right time to start reintroducing foods is. Today, I’m sharing the primary considerations for deciding when to introduce foods that you’ve eliminated while following the AIP diet.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- The purposes of an elimination diet- Common allergens that are excluded from an AIP diet- How long to follow the AIP diet- Addressing concerns about the AIP diet- What order to reintroduce foodsAs always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/when-following-an-aip-diet-when-should-you-reintroduce-foods/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts. Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published booksClick Here to work with Dr. Eric