My Thyroid Health: Thyroid, Midlife Hormones + Weight Loss28 Marras 2025

Ep. 245: Viral Triggers: When Infections Spark Hashimoto’s

Could a past virus be the missing link behind your Hashimoto’s?

In this episode of Paloma’s My Thyroid Health podcast, we unravel the hidden connection between viral infections and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis — and what that means for your health.

Join Paloma Health as we explore:

How your immune system’s fight against a virus can backfire, triggering an autoimmune attack on your thyroid through a phenomenon called molecular mimicry.
The surprising way certain viruses—like EBV, CMV, enteroviruses, and even COVID-19—may directly infect thyroid cells, fueling chronic inflammation and autoimmune flares.
Why some viral infections lie dormant only to reawaken later, reactivating your immune system and worsening thyroid autoimmunity.
Real-world strategies for supporting your thyroid when viral triggers are involved: immune resilience, monitoring, and balancing inflammation.
If you’ve ever wondered why your Hashimoto’s symptoms flare, or felt like your thyroid health has chronically “off” sessions — this episode shines a light on a lesser-known piece of the puzzle.

🎧Tune in to connect the dots and empower yourself with actionable insights!

LEARN MORE

You can learn more about the topic at the Paloma blog:

Viral Infections and Hashimoto’s: The Hidden Connection

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/viral-infections-hashimotos-hidden-connection

ABOUT PALOMA HEALTH

⁠⁠Paloma Health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused on treating hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal weight gain. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.

Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.

Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.

Become a Paloma Member

https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism

Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit

https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(331)

Ep. 331: Is Retatrutide the Next Ozempic? The New Weight-Loss Shot That Could Change EVERYTHING

Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) changed the weight-loss conversation. Then Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) raised the bar even higher! But now, there's a new drug generating enormous excitement—a...

24 Syys 21min

Ep. 330: Brain Fog and “Peri-Brain!” Why You Suddenly Can’t Think Straight!

Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Lose your train of thought mid-sentence? Stare at an email for five minutes because your brain simply won’t process the words? Brain fog is real—and ...

22 Syys 26min

Ep. 329: Could a Hidden Parasite Be Affecting Your Thyroid? The Surprising Hashimoto’s Connection

Could a parasite lurking in your body be affecting your thyroid? It sounds surprising—even bizarre—but researchers have been exploring whether certain parasitic infections could contribute to inflamma...

17 Syys 22min

Ep. 328:Could HRT Protect Your Brain? The New Dementia Research Every Woman Needs to Hear

For years, we’ve have been given confusing—and sometimes frightening—messages about hormone replacement therapy and dementia. Could HRT actually increase your risk of cognitive decline? Or could it po...

15 Syys 22min

Ep. 327: Is It POTS, Your Thyroid, or Menopause? Connecting the Dots Behind Racing Hearts, Dizziness & Brain Fog

Have you ever stood up and suddenly felt your heart racing, your head spinning, or your energy completely disappear? Maybe you've experienced crushing fatigue, brain fog, temperature swings, or unexpl...

10 Syys 25min

Ep. 326:Your Brain on Hormones–The Neurowellness Link Between Thyroid, Menopause, Mood & Weight

Why do you suddenly feel like your brain isn't working the way it used to? Why are you forgetting words, struggling to focus, feeling more anxious or moody, or gaining weight despite doing everything ...

8 Syys 23min

Ep. 325: Can Smoking Cause Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism? The Surprising Truth!

Could smoking actually affect your thyroid—and what does cigarette smoking have to do with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism? The answer is far more complicated than you might think! In this episode, we ...

3 Syys 17min

Ep. 324: Over 40? These 6 Blood Tests Could Reveal What Your Doctor Missed

Feeling exhausted, foggy, gaining weight, or simply not feeling like yourself after 40? It may not be “just aging.” As women enter perimenopause and menopause, thyroid function, reproductive hormones,...

1 Syys 21min