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

Research shows that many herbs can be beneficial for patients with thyroid conditions. However, not all products are created equal.When it comes to herbs, we must be cautious about the quality of the products we choose. Everything from how they’re grown to how they’re processed will impact their effectiveness. The goal of this episode is not to promote any particular brand of herbs but to clarify what to look for when it comes to high-quality herbal products.For this conversation, I’m joined by Berris Burgoyne, a renowned naturopathic clinician with 33 years of experience. She owns and runs a naturopathic practice in Brisbane, Australia. She is a well-known international speaker and has lectured in Australia and New Zealand and has also lectured extensively in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.What sets Berris apart as a speaker and educator is her ability to take very complex technical data and transform it into practical clinical information that is easy to understand and apply. This, coupled with her extensive clinical experience, makes her an authoritative and dynamic presenter.In this episode, Berris shares her extensive insights into herbal medicine, what to look for when selecting a product, the different herbs she uses with hyperthyroid and hypothyroid patients, why it’s essential to work with a qualified practitioner to find the herbs that are right for you, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/herbs-for-thyroid-health-with-berris-burgoyne-060/. 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

Eggs are a great source of nutrients. Despite that, they are not part of an autoimmune paleo diet. Some sources even recommend that people with autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis avoid eggs entirely.While there are some situations where you might want to avoid eggs, I disagree that all people with thyroid conditions must avoid them.Today I’m sharing the benefits of eggs, why they are problematic for some people, and the factors you should consider when deciding whether to include eggs in your diet.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why eggs are not included in an autoimmune protocol (AIP) dietThe problem with lysozymeFood sensitivity testingHow to reintroduce eggs to your dietAs 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-people-with-thyroid-conditions-eat-eggs/. 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

Glutathione plays an essential role in detoxification and maintaining healthy mitochondria.As the master antioxidant, it’s vital for those of us with thyroid autoimmunity, which is characterized by an increase in oxidative stress.Unfortunately, numerous lifestyle and environmental factors cause glutathione to be depleted. Today I’m discussing the role of glutathione in your body, why it’s recommended for people with thyroid autoimmunity, environmental toxins and toxicants removed by glutathione, testing for glutathione, how to increase glutathione, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/glutathione-and-thyroid-autoimmunity-059/. 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 endocrinologists recommend antithyroid medication such as methimazole, propylthiouracil (PTU), or carbimazole for patients with hyperthyroidism.Unfortunately for some, this results in such a reduction of thyroid levels that they become extremely hypothyroid.Today I’m sharing what you need to know about block and replace therapy, the cases where it’s most useful, and some key considerations for this treatment.In this episode, you’ll learn:How anti-thyroid medications workSymptoms of hypothyroidismTSH levels in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidismThe goal of block and replace therapyWhen block and replace therapy is most beneficialAs 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/what-is-block-and-replace-therapy/. 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

Bone health is not a quick fix; it's a long game.As people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, we’re at a higher risk of decreased bone density. Optimizing your bone health goes beyond adding supplements to your diet; it requires a targeted approach to your diet and lifestyle.Kevin Ellis, also known as the Bone Coach, is a certified Integrative Nutrition health coach, podcaster, YouTuber, bone health advocate, and the founder of BoneCoach™, where he and his team have helped people in over 1,500 cities around the world. After an osteoporosis diagnosis in his early 30s, he realized just how challenging it could be for the average person to make sense of what needs to be done to improve and how to move forward confidently with a stronger bones plan.Kevin has transformed his health and made continued progress on his journey. He's now dedicated his life to helping women with osteopenia and osteoporosis gain clarity and confidence that improving is possible. His mission is not just to help over 1+ million people around the globe build stronger bones; it's to help our children and grandchildren have the education, resources, and nourishment needed to prevent osteoporosis and other diseases in the future so they can lead long, active lives.In this episode, Kevin and I discuss how to increase bone density, how osteoporosis and osteopenia are diagnosed, risk factors for bone loss, risks vs. benefits of osteoporosis medications, natural sources and supplements to consider adding to your diet, the most beneficial types of exercise for your bone health, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/increasing-bone-density-with-kevin-ellis-058/. 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

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacteria that infects the stomachs of humans and is associated with peptic ulcer disease, gastric carcinoma, and gastric lymphoma.While there are certain symptoms that conventional medical doctors will look for in relation to H. pylori, it’s important to understand that the absence of symptoms doesn't rule it out.Today I’m sharing the most important things you need to know about H. pylori and what research has shown about a correlation to Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s.In this episode, you’ll learn:What is H. pylori?Symptoms associated with H. pyloriHow H. pylori is transmittedResearch into the correlation between H. pylori and thyroid autoimmunityConventional medical treatment of H. pyloriAs 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-h-pylori-trigger-graves-disease-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

Intermittent fasting might not seem to be a good fit for those with hyperthyroidism.While this is true for many, including myself, when I dealt with Graves’ disease, several people I work with are good candidates for intermittent fasting.Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best-selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The IF45 Plan, a 2X TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and she's also the host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittentfasting and women’s health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.In this episode, we discuss why Cynthia believes that metabolic flexibility is our birthright, the amount of protein and carbohydrates we should consume, how intermittent fasting can help you to achieve that, and why you might consider incorporating intermittent fasting into your life after you regain your health, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/the-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting-with-cynthia-thurlow-057/. 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 radiofrequency ablation (RFA) help with larger thyroid nodules?Without question, RFA is a good option for some people with larger thyroid nodules or cancerous nodules. At the same time, you need to consider the associated risks.Today I’m discussing the primary considerations you’ll want to be aware of if you’re thinking about RFA and how it compares as an alternative to thyroid surgery. I’m starting with an article by UCLA Health and sharing a few research articles that show the benefits and potential downsides.In this episode, you’ll learn:What is radiofrequency ablation?Indications and contraindications to radiofrequency ablationWhat to expect from the RFA procedureImportant differences between radiofrequency ablation and thyroid surgeryHighlights of research studies on radiofrequency ablationOverview of the primary considerations for getting radiofrequency ablationAs 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/radiofrequency-ablation-and-thyroid-nodules/. 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 should eat according to your current health status.Most of us know that there’s no single diet that’s a perfect match for everyone, and while I often refer to the AIP diet for those who have Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s, some people are not well-suited to that diet.Risa Groux joins me today to discuss her FoodFrame™ method and how it helps determine the best diet type for each person to follow. Risa is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach who has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Using functional nutrition guidelines, Risa looks at root causes and works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid conditions, and hormone imbalances. She firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth, and she's living proof of that.In this episode, we discuss Risa’s hypothyroidism diagnosis and recovery journey, her method for assessing your specific health status, the six major eating lifestyles, key considerations to keep in mind for each type, why treating SIBO is always a top priority, the benefits of drinking reverse osmosis water, Risa’s comprehensive approach to blood testing, and more.To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/foodframe-diet-is-a-4-letter-word-with-risa-groux-056/. 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

Acupuncture has a lot of wonderful benefits but do these extend to improving thyroid health?I’m a big advocate of acupuncture. I’ve received it myself and often recommend it for certain conditions. While there hasn’t been a lot of research involving the relationship between acupuncture and thyroid health, there are studies that show a positive relationship.Today I’m sharing some of the research on the impact of acupuncture on various aspects of thyroid health and the key areas to keep in mind if you’re considering trying acupuncture.In this episode, you’ll learn:What acupuncture involvesBenefits of acupunctureResearch studies around acupuncture and thyroid healthAcupuncture and subclinical hypothyroidismAcupuncture and thyroid eye diseaseAcupuncture and benign thyroid nodulesAcupuncture and autoimmunityWhy I consider acupuncture as an optional treatmentAs 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-acupuncture-benefit-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