The Downside of Using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) To Lower Thyroid Antibodies

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has been used for years for patients dealing with opioid abuse or alcohol use disorders. As a side benefit, doctors also noticed that it helped with some immune issues, weight loss, and inflammation. Over time, LDN protocols have been developed for use in autoimmune and other conditions, and they’ve shown numerous benefits with minimal side effects. Dr. Paulvin is an innovative physician in the study of Functional Medicine, Integrative Sports Medicine, Regenerative ...

13 Joulu 202239min

In my opinion, there’s no question that a thyroid hormone imbalance can be a factor in memory loss. I’ve had many patients - both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid - come to my practice complaining of difficulty concentrating and memory loss. This type of dysfunction goes beyond the simple forgetfulness that comes as we get older, but the good news is that, in most cases, it’s temporary. Today I’m sharing some research into the connection between thyroid imbalance and cognitive impairment,...

8 Joulu 202210min

Thyroid nodules are extremely common, with about 1 in 3 people having one in their lifetime. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used for years for treating various issues, from tumors to varicose veins. In 2018, the FDA approved RFA for use on benign compressive thyroid nodules, finally offering many people facing thyroid surgery a good alternative. RFA offers a targeted option for long-term ablation in the nodule while leaving the rest of the thyroid completely intact. With no anesthes...

6 Joulu 202239min

Since working on my new supplement line - Hepatommune Supreme in particular - I’ve been doing a lot of research on thyroid health and the liver. While most people taking antithyroid medication understand that it can put stress on the liver and cause an increase in liver enzymes, one of the recent journal articles I came across suggests that hyperthyroidism itself can cause liver dysfunction. Today I’m walking you through the journal article and digging deeper into whether hyperthyroidism ca...

1 Joulu 20229min

“All autoimmune conditions are tied into trauma.” - Dr. Aimie Apigian While many of us categorize chronic stress as a trigger in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions, today’s guest does not. Dr. Aimie Apigian believes that many people are being diagnosed with stress or even chronic stress when they should be diagnosed with trauma. She attributes this misdiagnosis to the way we define trauma and stress. Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH is the leading medical expert on how life experi...

29 Marras 202244min

As we head into the holiday season, one question keeps popping up: “Will eating a few unhealthy foods during the holiday season prevent me from regaining my health?” The truth is, everyone is different. While some people can get away with eating unhealthy foods from time to time, others will feel an immediate negative impact. Today I’m sharing the top things you should consider when faced with the choice of eating unhealthy foods over the holiday season or on other occasions throughout the ...

24 Marras 20225min

While there are many contributing factors to autoimmune disorders, from environmental toxins to stress and genetics, some factors play an undeniably larger role in their development. Today’s guest, Josie Warren, believes that when you learn how to handle your stress, your body will heal itself. Josie is an autoimmune expert who used to have Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s, and seven other autoimmune disorders, which she’s completely resolved. She now takes people down the same path of hea...

22 Marras 202241min

Iodine contrast media is used in several radiological procedures, such as CT scans. With a typical dose of iodine contrast medium containing about 13,500 micrograms of free iodine, along with 15-60 grams of bound iodine that may be liberated as free iodine in the body, this represents an acute iodine load for the body. From the research I’ve done, contrast media seems to be a concern, especially for those with hyperthyroidism, although it could potentially affect those with hypothyroidism a...

17 Marras 20226min