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

The skin is a very complex organ. It’s large, outward-facing, and has to balance being soft and supple and allowing for excretion while protecting and keeping most things in.Unfortunately, our modern Western hygiene habits are often misaligned with how our skin is meant to be taken care of. With constant washing and harsh soaps and skin products, it’s no wonder so many people are dealing with skin conditions.Today I’m joined by Dr. Julie Greenberg, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) specializing in integrative dermatology. Dr. Greenberg is the founder of the Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology, a holistic clinic that approaches skin and hair problems by finding and treating the root cause. She holds degrees from Northwestern University, Stanford University, and Bastyr University and lectures at naturopathic medical schools, and is sought after to speak at conferences across the United States on the topics of hair, skin, and nails. A Hashimoto’s diagnosis changed the trajectory of Dr. Greenberg’s career and led her down the path of naturopathy. In this conversation, we discuss the connection between thyroid health and skin, why fiber is so important, diet and lifestyle recommendations for healthy skin, the gut-skin connection, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/skin-conditions-and-thyroid-health-with-dr-julie-greenberg-065/. 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

Medicinal mushrooms have been used to prevent and treat many conditions since ancient times.In recent years, research has shown the many beneficial properties of mushrooms and the positive effect they can have on a wide range of conditions, from diabetes and asthma to immunological disorders and more.Despite this, many people still have concerns about medicinal mushrooms, and they've remained a controversial topic.Today I'm sharing about two medicinal mushrooms, Reishi and Cordyceps, and whether people with Graves' disease and Hashimoto's can benefit from using them.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Reishi is used for the prevention and treatment of several conditionsThe benefits of Reishi for Th17/Treg balanceWhat research shows about the benefits of Cordyceps sinensisEffects of C. sinensis autoimmune thyroid diseaseConcerns around the immunostimulatory effect of medicinal mushroomsAs always, I hope you found 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-reishi-and-cordyceps-benefit-those-with-graves-disease-and-hashimotos/. 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

Oral health is a key indicator of overall health.Biological dentists recognize the importance of knowing what you’re putting in your mouth, from toothpaste to implants, and looking at things from a 30,000-foot view. Their role is to make sure that your oral health is not contributing negatively to your overall health.Dr. Eric Kempter is an accredited member of the IAOMT, along with serving as the chair of their Student Scholarship program, which allows students to attend IAOMT meetings at no charge. He is also certified in CEREC restorative treatments, ozone therapy, and member of both the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Laser Study Club. Dr. Kempter provides several specialty services at Kempter Holistic Dentistry. He is one of the few lip and tongue tie releases providers in North Carolina and a certified Invisalign provider, ozone treatment provider, and certified Platelet Rich Fibrin provider.Dr. Kempter has been my dentist for some time, and if anyone is in the Charlotte area looking for a biological dentist, I can't recommend Kempter Holistic Dentistry enough. In this conversation, we talk about root canals, mercury amalgams, fluoride, implants, the relationship some of these have with thyroid health, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/biological-dentistry-and-thyroid-health-with-dr-eric-kempter-064/. 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

Many with hyperthyroidism also have elevated liver enzymes, especially when taking antithyroid medication. In addition, environmental toxins are a potential trigger of autoimmune conditions such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s.In both cases, supporting the liver through diet and supplementation can improve your thyroid health.Today I’m sharing how you can best support your liver through the food you eat and the four main liver-support supplements I recommend to my patients.In this episode, you’ll learn:The importance of food in supporting detoxification pathwaysWhy I commonly recommend N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) to my patientsHow milk thistle supports the liverWhat to look for in a glutathione supplementThe hepatoprotective effects of SchisandraAs always, I hope you found 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/liver-support-supplements-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

Hitting roadblocks on your thyroid healing journey is very common. Even so, it’s discouraging to feel like you’re doing everything right but not seeing the expected results.Over the years, I’ve seen six main issues come up time and time again that cause people to hit these roadblocks. Today’s episode is for anyone with a thyroid condition who chooses to take a natural treatment approach.I’m discussing why it seems these thyroid healing roadblocks are becoming more common and some of the things you can do to move past them. I hope you found this information valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode. To learn more and access more resources, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/why-thyroid-healing-roadblocks-are-common-063/. 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

Often, people with a goiter will read the label on a bottle of bugleweed and be alarmed by the warning that it's contraindicated in enlargement of the thyroid.This is understandable, as it’s important to be cautious when choosing herbal supplements.Today I’m sharing why this is contraindicated, the circumstances where people with goiters should avoid bugleweed, and my experience taking bugleweed while I had a goiter.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Caution warnings on bugleweed labelsWhy persons with hypothyroidism should avoid bugleweedThe two causes of goitersAs always, I hope you found 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-bugleweed-be-taken-with-a-goiter/. 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

Thyroid disorders are on the rise, and there’s a strong correlation to our increased exposure to environmental toxins.From our water to the things we use around our homes, most of us are exposed to numerous sources of toxins every day. Today I’m joined by Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith to help us to understand the genetics of detoxification and how we can best support the natural detox pathways in our bodies.Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith is a Functional Medicine MD certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine, an international speaker, a mentor to practitioners, and a high-performance coach. She helps high-performing leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs regain energy to increase their performance, productivity, and impact. Dr. Rajka has expertise in anti-aging medicine, nutrigenomics, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and peptides. She sees patients at the clinic she founded: Simply Health Institute, outside of Chicago, IL, and leads online group programs.In this episode, Dr. Rajka shares her experience with Hashimoto’s and having her gall bladder removed, how she became interested in genetics, what we can do about oxidative stress, why diet and lifestyle are crucial factors in supporting detoxification, who should consider genetic testing, how you can customize your supplementation based on your genetics, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/the-genetics-of-detoxification-and-thyroid-health-with-dr-rajka-milanovic-galbraith-062/. 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

Magnesium is one of the most critical minerals for optimal health. It plays a role in hundreds of reactions in our bodies, and its deficiency can cause many issues.When it comes to thyroid health in particular, those with hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease are more likely to be deficient in magnesium. However, that doesn't mean that those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's are exempt.So should everyone with a thyroid condition supplement with magnesium?Today I'm sharing an article I wrote about magnesium and thyroid health (https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/an-update-on-magnesium-and-thyroid-health/), what research shows about magnesium and thyroid health, the importance of magnesium for those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, and key points to consider when it comes to magnesium supplementation.In this episode, you’ll learn:The many functions of magnesium in the bodyHow magnesium relates to thyroid healthConditions commonly associated with magnesium deficiencySigns of magnesium deficiencyFood sources of magnesiumTypes of magnesium supplementsTesting your magnesium statusWhat to consider when choosing a magnesium supplementAs always, I hope you found 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/magnesium-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

Selfless Syndrome: it’s that desire to take care of everything and everyone before yourself, and it’s a big problem for those with any type of thyroid condition.The term was coined by Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley DC, NBC-HWC, AMP, a thought leader in outside-the-box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones. After suffering health challenges resulting from her Selfless Syndrome, her work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health, and more without using medications.In our modern world, where women have taken on more roles, most have added new things to the plate while not removing anything. The result is that many women have a very high level of stress that they’re always dealing with, often pushing through and accepting it as the norm, to the detriment of their health.In this episode, Dr. Alex and I discuss what Selfless Syndrome looks like, the core pillars of a woman's health, why she chose not to take thyroid medication, the importance of going beyond diet and lifestyle when trying to regain your health, tools you can use to improve your emotional awareness, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/overcoming-selfless-syndrome-with-dr-alexandra-swenson-ridley-061/. 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

Many people with hyperthyroidism experience adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as a frozen shoulder.Characterized by a painful gradual loss of active and passive shoulder motion, frozen shoulder is associated with several hyperthyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and subacute thyroiditis.Today I’m sharing common symptoms of adhesive capsulitis, how it’s diagnosed, conventional and natural treatment options, and why lowering your thyroid levels alone probably won’t resolve your pain.In this episode, you’ll learn:Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) specific to hyperthyroidismSymptoms of frozen shoulderThe three clinical phases of adhesive capsulitisHow frozen shoulder is diagnosedConventional treatment optionsNatural anti-inflammatory agents used to treat frozen shoulderWhy lowering thyroid levels doesn’t usually resolve the problemPhysical intervention is often necessaryWhile frozen shoulder is not very common, it’s something I’ve encountered enough times in my practice that it’s worth looking into. As always, I hope you found 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/shoulder-pain-and-hyperthyroidism/. 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