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

If you'd like to improve your gut health, diversify your diet!Incorporating a variety of colorful plant-based foods, prebiotics, and select strains of probiotics is always a step in the right direction. But when it comes to probiotics and prebiotics, there’s a lot of conflicting information. Is a higher CFU always better? Will prebiotics feed bad bacteria too? Is it okay to rely on fermented foods as the primary source?Today I’m joined by Dr. Jason Hawrelak, a naturopathic physician and expert in prebiotics, probiotics, and the gut microbiome. Dr. Hawrelak was my instructor in my master’s degree at the University of Western States, and I’ve also learned a lot from him in his online courses in the years since. Dr. Hawrelak did his Ph.D. examining the capacity of probiotics, prebiotics, and herbal medicines to modify the gastrointestinal tract microbiota and teaches worldwide on microbiota modification and gastrointestinal health.In this conversation, Dr. Hawrelak and I discuss the importance of using specific strains of probiotics, the therapeutic benefits of prebiotics, Dr. Hawrelak’s take on treating Blastocystis and H. pylori, the potential negative impacts of long-term use of berberine, how you can nurture your gut microbiome, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/prebiotics-probiotics-and-the-gut-microbiome-with-dr-jason-hawrelak-095/. 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

Regular movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.Getting regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, improve insulin sensitivity, increase bone density, and more. At the same time, if you have any type of thyroid condition, it’s important not to overdo it.Today I’m discussing the risks of overtraining and specific considerations for those with thyroid conditions.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- The protective effects of exercise- How overtraining negatively impacts the immune system- How exercise affects the Th1/Th2 balance- Why exercise can make us more susceptible to infections- How overtraining can lead to adrenal insufficiency- Figuring out how much exercise is too much- Why I believe overtraining was a factor in my development of Graves’ Disease- Special considerations for exercising when you have a thyroid conditionAs 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-too-much-exercise-trigger-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

For many people, hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) offers insights that provide the missing piece on their healing journey. Unlike blood tests, HTMA delivers a more accurate way of measuring mineral levels that looks at what's going on at a cellular level over time.Today’s guest is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Expert Hope Pedraza. Hope is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, nutrition coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor and founder of inBalance studio. She helps women heal their bodies from chronic gut, hormone, thyroid, and autoimmune issues, and balance the mind and live in alignment. Hope is also a host of the fast-growing podcast, Hopeful and Wholesome.In this conversation, Hope and I discuss how HTMA results are interpreted, what people with thyroid conditions should be aware of with HTMA, what elevated mineral levels indicate, the critical minerals we look for in HTMA, common sources of copper toxicity, detoxification protocols and who should avoid them, and more.There’s a lot of controversy regarding HTMA and I was glad to have Hope on to talk about the enormous benefits it can offer. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/hair-testing-and-thyroid-health-with-hope-pedraza-094/. 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

“You have to customize what you eat according to your health and tolerance.”I’m a big smoothie person, and so are many of my patients. But while green smoothies offer a lot of potential health benefits, there can also be downsides depending on what you include.Today I’m sharing about one of the main concerns: oxalates. Sally K. Norton, the author of Toxic Superfoods, joins me to break down why you should be aware of the oxalate levels of your smoothie ingredients and the best approach to creating low-oxalate smoothies.Even if you're not a smoothie person, I think you'll find this to be interesting, as you still might be eating some of these higher oxalate foods on a regular basis. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/are-smoothies-toxic-to-your-thyroid/. 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

Do you feel tired all the time but still have trouble sleeping? Are your thyroid levels optimized, but the fatigue symptoms won’t disappear?Many doctors hyper-focus on TSH levels and even go so far as to dismiss patients who are experiencing symptoms while their test results are within the optimal ranges. You need a different approach.Today’s guest is Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, the author of the well-known book, From Fatigued to Fantastic! Dr. Jacob focuses on treating the different components of fatigue and takes a symptom-first approach. With his S.H.I.N.E. protocol, he takes an organized and holistic approach to addressing the underlying factors.In this conversation, Dr. Jacob and I talk about how he became an expert in the field, common causes of fatigue outside of thyroid conditions, his S.H.I.N.E.® Protocol, natural solutions for improving energy and sleep, his common sense approach to nutrition, resources you can tap into for fatigue, fibromyalgia, and infertility, and more. Dr. Jacob was one of the more entertaining guests I've had, and he shared a wealth of knowledge. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/from-fatigued-to-fantastic-with-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-093/. 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

Is it safe to take LDN if you’re already taking methimazole? What can you do to normalize your TSI levels if you’ve already dialed in your diet and supplements? Should you try red light therapy for your thyroid?In this Q&A episode, I’m answering questions from multiple community members. I love creating these episodes for you, and I’ll do similar episodes every couple of months, so please share your questions with me by emailing info@naturalendocrinesolutions.com. I can't answer all questions, but I'll try my best to include the ones that will be relevant to the most listeners.Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/your-thyroid-questions-answered-may-2023/. 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

Laser therapy supports the body on a cellular level. For decades, it has been used around the world for autoimmune conditions, cancer, thyroid conditions, and more. Research has shitsit’s potential for enhancing performance, helping with injury recovery, and accelerating the body’s healing process.Today I’m joined by laser expert Dr. Kirk Gair to talk about the potential benefits of cold laser therapy for people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. After seeing the results of laser therapy for treating his wife's thyroid storm, Dr. Gair took a deep dive into the research and has helped countless people since.In this episode, Dr. Gair and I talk about the research behind laser therapy, what sets it apart from other types of light therapy, what you need to know before choosing a provider, how different types of lasers work, and more. Dr. Gair also encourages a holistic approach, which includes optimizing diet and lifestyle alongside laser therapy. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/cold-laser-therapy-and-thyroid-health-with-dr-kirk-gair-092/. 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

In those with hyperthyroidism, epinephrine, and norepinephrine levels can increase above the normal range, which can then cause cardiovascular symptoms. In specific scenarios, beta blockers are prescribed to help with the resulting elevations in heart rate and blood pressureFor some people, herbal supplements can be good alternatives to beta blockers. Today I’m sharing why beta blockers would be prescribed to people with hyperthyroidism, the three herbs I use to manage cardiovascular symptoms, and the cases where this approach is likely to be a good fit.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- Beta blockers and hyperthyroidism- How beta blockers work- Why beta blockers might be recommended to hyperthyroidism patients- Natural alternatives to beta blockers- How I used herbal supplements when dealing with Graves’ Disease- What you need to know about motherwort, bugleweed, and hawthornAs 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/beta-blockers-and-natural-alternatives/. 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

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a topic that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Unfortunately, because of the lag time between research findings making their way into clinical practices, many gastroenterologists are still unfamiliar with SIBO, leaving patients without the care they need.SIBO is characterized by excessive bacteria in the small intestines, and it can be caused by various factors. Because of that, a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment is unlikely to be effective. Instead, it’s crucial to identify the root cause of the problem and tailor the treatment plan accordingly.Today I’m joined by Naturopathic Doctor and SIBO expert Dr. Nirala Jacobi. I’ve been following her for quite some time, and I’ve really enjoyed her podcast and her courses over the years. Dr. Jacobi is known for her systematic and effective approach to diagnosing and treating SIBO and other functional digestive disorders. She brings more than two decades of clinical experience and expertise to her clinic, the Biome Clinic.In this episode, Dr. Jacobi and I discuss the difference between small and large intestinal bacterial overgrowth, the normal physiology of the digestive tract, hidden causes of SIBO, why you need to prioritize finding the underlying cause of SIBO, her SIBO Bi-Phasic diet, and more. Treating SIBO requires a holistic approach to rebalancing the gut microbiome, and Dr. Jacobi shares many insights in this interview. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/sibo-and-the-biphasic-diet-with-dr-nirala-jacobi-091/. 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

Mindset is extremely important when trying to regain your health.In my practice, I’ve seen how mindset impacts the healing journeys of people dealing with a thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition, and I believe that your chances of recovery will be greater if you have a positive mindset.Today I’m sharing why mindset matters for your health outcomes and how you can start to incorporate small changes and practices in your life to improve your mindset.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- What I’ve seen in my practice with people with a positive vs. negative outlook- Developing an awareness of negativity in your environment- Exposing yourself to positive sources and associations- Daily practices to start improving your mindset- Reframing your diagnosisAs 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/mindset-and-thyroid-health/. 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