Can Too Much or Too Little Iron Affect Thyroid Health?
Iron is one of the most commonly deficient minerals. That’s why I recommend a full iron panel to my patients. Although iron deficiency is commonly associated with anemia, it’s important to note that you could have anemia without being iron deficient. Similarly, you can have an iron deficiency without being anemic. We also have to consider iron toxicity, which can be a problem for people with very high iron levels. Today I’m sharing how too much iron and too little iron can impact autoimmune...
12 Tammi 202310min
Let's Talk Thyroid with Annabel Bateman
“If you have thyroid health issues and you’re only taking medication, you’re cheating yourself out of feeling much better than you do.” - Annabel Bateman The best thing you can do for your health is to take a holistic approach. Optimizing your diet and lifestyle and taking medication where necessary allows you to succeed on your thyroid healing journey. Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto’s patient, author, advocate, and coach. She has learned in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto's that d...
10 Tammi 202349min
Can Diet Alone Reverse Graves' Disease and Hashimoto's?
Several foods are known to be potential triggers of autoimmunity. Others can cause leaky gut, which in turn can lead to autoimmunity. Plus, if you’re eating inflammatory foods, regardless of whether they're triggers, it will be difficult to heal. Changing your diet may reverse the autoimmune component, but it’s important to remember that there could be other triggers. Today I’m sharing why working on your diet is an essential part of healing your thyroid and why changing your diet alo...
5 Tammi 20239min
Electronic Pollution and Thyroid Health with Lloyd Burrell Part 2
EMF exposure has a cumulative effect. Just because you’re okay today doesn’t mean you’ll be okay tomorrow. Now is the time to start taking small actions to minimize your exposure. But taking the first steps with EMF protection can feel overwhelming, so how can you get started without feeling overwhelmed? In this second part of my interview with Lloyd, he shares how you can use his U.M.M. framework to reduce your stress and approach EMF protection in a simpler way, tips for reducing your exp...
3 Tammi 202336min
When is a Thyroid Biopsy Necessary?
When considering getting a biopsy, the main concern is that a thyroid nodule could be cancerous. But while many people have thyroid nodules, most are benign. So, how can you assess whether a thyroid biopsy is necessary? As with any other surgical procedure, the decision comes down to weighing risks versus benefits. Today I’m sharing my opinion on when a thyroid nodule biopsy is necessary, as well as some interesting research on factors to consider when making your assessment. In this episo...
29 Joulu 20227min
Electronic Pollution and Thyroid Health with Lloyd Burrell Part 1
All living things are electromagnetic. That means electromagnetic fields (EMFs) affect everybody, even if you don’t feel them. At a fundamental level, our cells communicate via electrical charges, which can be disturbed by manmade EMFs, a significant proportion of which are from cell phones. The fact is that cell phones have become an integral part of our world, and they’re here to stay. What we as users need to do is first recognize how big of problem EMFs pose and then figure out the...
27 Joulu 202233min
Can Viruses Directly Harm the Thyroid Gland?
In past episodes, I’ve discussed the impact of viruses such as Epstein-Barr on the immune system. The same viruses can also impact the thyroid gland, both directly and indirectly. As usual, I dove into research around this, and today I’m sharing three research studies, breaking down how they were designed and exploring the results they found. In this episode, you’ll learn what research shows about: Whether viruses are possible triggers of autoimmune thyroid diseaseThe most common viruses th...
22 Joulu 20227min
7 Steps to Improve Your Thyroid/Immune Health In 2023
When seeking to restore our health, we should always aim to give our bodies the best possible conditions for success. That means, regardless of your specific diagnosis or the treatment route you choose to follow, certain foundational steps must be in place. Today I’m discussing the top seven tips (and a bonus one!) you can implement in your life to support your thyroid and immune health. From diet to movement, sleep and supplementation, I’ll be sharing research, best practices, and my recom...
20 Joulu 202249min
