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

“The immune dysregulation we tend to see in autoimmunity is often activated initially by an infection, a toxin, or both.” - Dr. Brian PlanteWhen it comes to autoimmune thyroid conditions, there’s almost always a connection to vector-borne infections, opportunistic viral infections, or environmental toxins like mold and heavy metals. From Lyme disease to Bartonella and Babesia infections, symptoms often overlap, and testing may be needed before you can start healing and optimizing the immune system.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Brain Plante to chat about vector-borne infections. Dr. Plante is a licensed naturopathic doctor with extensive training in integrative, whole-person healthcare approaches. He works closely with those suffering from complex immune dysfunction, including Lyme disease, chronic viral infections, environmental toxicity such as mold illness and heavy metal toxicity, autoimmune disease, mast cell activation syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis. Through compassionate listening, detailed instruction, and a commitment to helping patients see lasting change in their lives, he hopes his presence will leave each person feeling deeply supported throughout their journey to optimal health.In this conversation, we talk about the prevalence and symptoms of vector-borne infections, Dr. Plante’s approach to treatment, potential links between untreated vector-borne infections, environmental toxicities, and long-haul COVID symptoms, different testing methods available, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/stealth-infections-and-thyroid-autoimmunity-with-dr-brian-plante-117/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

Back in 2011, I wrote the first edition of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease. The second edition was released two years later with new information and updates.Since then, so much time has passed that I realized the best thing to do was to update the book for a third edition. I've updated many of the chapters, from my shifting opinion on iodine to updated symptom management solutions. There’s also an audio version in the works that might be an option for others like me who prefer to listen to their books.If you already have the second edition, I don’t want you to feel obligated to get the updated version, but if you have the first edition, I highly recommend giving the third edition a try. Today, I’m sharing what you can expect from this new edition and why it’s different from the previous editions.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- Why I decided to release a new edition of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease (https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Treatment-Solutions-Hyperthyroidism-Disease/dp/166640408X/)- The type of new information included in this edition- How my perspective on iodine has changed since the second edition and why this chapter is one of the most significant changes for the new edition- Adjustments to symptom management and medication options included in the third edition- Plans for the audiobook version of the third editionAs 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/announcing-the-3rd-edition-of-my-book-natural-treatment-solutions-for-hyperthyroidism-and-graves-disease/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

“We don't want to be in that state of let me shoot now and ask questions later, and that's what happens in most cases with autoimmunity.” - Inna TopilerThe common causes of autoimmunity can be grouped into four main buckets: food, toxins, infections, and stress. From the things we put into and on our bodies to how we process the stresses of modern life, we often create a state of chronic inflammation and damage our gut in ways that our bodies can’t handle. By addressing these factors, you can start healing your body and the symptoms of thyroid autoimmunity.Today, I’m joined by Inna Topiler, a board-certified clinical nutritionist with over 17 years of experience in clinical practice and the founder of an integrative practice Complete Nutrition And Wellness. She is also the host of Health Mysteries Solved – Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Revealed podcast and the educator behind the Thyroid Mystery Solved Step by Step program.In this conversation, Inna and I discuss her journey with Hashimoto's disease, how she found relief through diet changes and addressing underlying health issues, the role of food, toxins, infections, and stress in health issues, daily practices like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing for stress management, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/common-and-uncommon-causes-of-thyroid-autoimmunity-with-inna-topiler-116/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

TSH is a pituitary hormone that communicates with the thyroid gland and essentially tells it to produce more thyroid hormone.As a result, when someone has hypothyroidism - low thyroid hormones - typically, they'll have elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. On the other hand, when someone has hyperthyroidism - elevated thyroid hormones - they'll generally have lower TSH levels.Today, I’m sharing the foundational details you need to know about TSH and how to balance TSH levels, whether you have hypo- or hyperthyroidism. In this episode, you’ll learn about:- Different considerations for balancing TSH levels in hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism- Reference and optimal ranges for TSH according to different labs and practitioners- Medication and natural agents for balancing TSH- Hormones to be tested in a comprehensive thyroid panel- How long it can take for medications versus natural agents to impact hormone 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/high-vs-low-tsh-how-can-i-balance-my-tsh/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

“The modern world is an assault on our immune system.” - Dr. Ben WeitzFrom the chemicals we put on our skin to the increase in processed foods and toxic chemicals in our everyday lives, it’s no wonder that autoimmune conditions are on the rise. The good news is that people are becoming more aware of the dangers, and eating organic and doing other things to reduce your toxic load is becoming more accessible. Unfortunately, it's an uphill battle. Today, I’m talking to Dr. Ben Weitz about a functional medicine approach to thyroid autoimmunity. Dr. Ben has been a Certified Sports Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner for more than 35 years and has worked with professional sports teams. He wrote a book in 1998, The Back Relief Book, and has published several papers on the prevention of injuries in weight training. Dr. Ben is currently working on a book on Longevity, and he has a weekly podcast, Rational Wellness, now in its 6th year, devoted to all things Functional Medicine.In this conversation, Dr. Ben and I discuss the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, how our diet and environmental toxins affect the immune system, Dr. Ben's experience with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, why we need to identify and remove underlying triggers, the risks and benefits of avoiding medication for thyroid conditions, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/dr-ben-weitz-chats-about-thyroid-autoimmunity-115/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

Often associated with Graves’ Disease, thyroid eye disease is a condition that can bring about symptoms such as eye-bulging, pain, difficulty closing the eye, and double vision. Although most cases are mild, some people experience moderate to severe symptoms which may require conventional treatment.Now that Tepezza has been in use for a few years, I’m sharing my thoughts on whether it’s a suitable treatment option and the primary considerations you should be aware of before choosing Tepezza.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- The connection between thyroid eye disease and Graves’ disease- The role of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) in the development of thyroid eye disease- How Teprotumumab (brand name Tepezza) works in reducing symptoms of thyroid eye disease- Tepezza versus other thyroid eye disease treatments- Risks versus benefits of Tepezza as a treatment option- Recognizing that Tepezza doesn’t address the underlying causes of thyroid eye disease- Who should consider using Tepezza- Why I recommend a natural approach when possibleAs 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/my-thoughts-on-tepezza-and-thyroid-eye-disease/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

“Menopause is natural and mandatory. Suffering is optional.” - Dr. Anna CabecaWhen it comes to balancing your hormones in perimenopause and menopause, there’s a lot of discussion about the benefits of bioidentical hormones and hormone replacement therapy. The potential for using diet and lifestyle to balance your hormones is often overlooked.Today’s guest, Dr. Anna Cabeca, emphasizes that it takes more than hormones to fix your hormones. We can use lifestyle and nutrition to reconnect our mind and body to focus on replenishing and optimizing rather than simply replacing hormones. Dr. Anna is the best-selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause, and she is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has also personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause. In this episode, Dr. Anna and I discuss how she reversed early menopause and infertility, why it’s essential to manage cortisol, insulin, and oxytocin, tools to support your body and hormone health, the significance of addressing adrenal health and stress, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/a-unique-approach-to-optimizing-sex-hormones-during-and-after-menopause-with-dr-anna-cabeca-114/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

While not everyone with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s experiences muscle and joint pain, it’s not uncommon for this to occur.At the same time, some other conditions and factors can lead to muscle spasms, muscle pain, or joint pain that are not directly related to a thyroid condition.Today, I’m sharing the top causes you should look for if you’re experiencing muscle or joint pain.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How common muscle and joint pain are in people with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s- Trauma and poor posture as potential causes of muscle and joint pain- How certain foods can contribute to muscle and joint pain, especially in people with autoimmune conditions- My approach to oxalate-containing foods- The connection between infections, such as Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr, and muscle and joint pain- Why it’s worth investigating arthritis, overtraining, and nutrient deficiencies as potential causesAs 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/muscle-and-joint-pain-in-graves-disease-and-hashimotos/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

“I think of the whole hormonal system as a spiderweb. If you pluck one little strand on the web, you'll see the whole thing kind of quiver.” - Dr. Beverly YatesWhen the thyroid is not functioning optimally and left untreated, you start to see a cascading effect on other systems. Whether it’s thyroid autoimmunity, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism, we’ll often see accompanying issues with cortisol and the adrenal system and knock-on effects on insulin and blood sugar levels. The good news is that working on one or two usually yields the result and lowers the threshold risk for the others.Today, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Beverly Yates ND, a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Beverly is the nation's leader in online type 2 diabetes care, and her virtual practice has programs and supplements to help people lower their blood sugar naturally, at home, without ever having to step foot in a clinic. Dr. Yates is on a mission to help 3 Million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.In this conversation, Dr. Beverly and I discuss her background and her mission to help people with diabetes, the consequences of unmanaged type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the need for self-care and prioritizing one's health, the interconnectedness of the thyroid and adrenal systems, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/overcoming-insulin-resistance-and-type-2-diabetes-with-dr-beverly-yates-113/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

“You can’t be in trauma mode and healing mode at the same time.” - Dr. Irene CopWhen most people think of trauma, they think about abuse, war, or other major life-shifting events. In truth, at a fundamental level, trauma is any time we feel overwhelmed, powerless, out of control, vulnerable, and afraid.Traumatic experiences can come from chronic stress that has worn you right down, the sudden stress of a massive car accident, or any other seemingly minor incident left without getting healed or resolved. These experiences, whether major or minor, have been linked to serious health conditions and can’t be overlooked on the healing journey.Today, I’m excited to be joined by Irene Cop, MD, DC, founder and CEO of the Success S.H.I.F.T. Institute. Because of her catastrophic burnout and near-fatal experience, Dr. Irene developed an innovative protocol to heal against all odds that she uses with clients worldwide to help them bounce back from setbacks and live their most successful lives. Dr. Irene believes there's no use trying to heal your thyroid without healing your nervous system and neurophysiology.In this conversation, Dr. Irene and I discuss different types of trauma, the importance of addressing trauma at a physical and neurological level, how trauma can impact physical health and hinder healing, what you can do to start healing your unresolved trauma, how to become stronger and more resilient, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/can-trauma-be-a-trigger-of-graves-disease/. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...