Heavy Metals and Thyroid Autoimmunity with Dr. Wendie Trubow
Heavy metals are everywhere in our environment. Even when we limit our exposure, most of us were born with heavy metals and toxins from our mothers. The good news is, while you can’t avoid it, you can heal from this, especially when it comes to conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease. Today I’m joined by return guest, Dr. Wendie Trubow, to talk about heavy metals and how you can start going in the right direction regarding thyroid autoimmunity. As a functional medicine gynecologist,...
13 Kesä 202350min
TPO Antibodies vs Thyroglobulin Antibodies Part 1
Many people with Graves’ Disease or Hashimoto’s also have thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies. TPO antibodies develop when the immune system attacks thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme that plays a significant role in synthesizing thyroid hormone. Elevated TPO antibody levels point to an inhibition of the production of thyroid hormone, which can eventually lead to hypothyroidism, even in those with Graves’. Today I’m sharing everything you need to know about why TPO antibodies develop and h...
8 Kesä 20239min
Healing Thyroid Autoimmunity Through Functional Nutrition with Andrea Nakayama
“Nutrition is about growth, metabolism, and repair. It's not just about the food we eat or don't eat.” - Andrea Nakayama If you have a chronic condition, you’ve probably been advised to cut certain foods or food groups from your diet. Whether going gluten-free or dairy-free or switching to a diet like keto or paleo, many people with chronic conditions find themselves on increasingly restrictive diets, struggling to make progress. A holistic approach to nutrition and health considers the com...
6 Kesä 20231h 1min
The 3 Biggest Struggles With Graves' Disease and How To Overcome Them
Living with Graves’ Disease poses a number of challenges. From the symptoms themselves to the lack of education and support from conventional medical practitioners, it can be difficult to determine the best path forward. Today I’m sharing the top three struggles I experienced as well as my best strategies for overcoming them. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - #1: Dealing with the symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism - #2: The fear of receiving radioactive iodine or thyroid surgery...
1 Kesä 202311min
Prebiotics, Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome with Dr. Jason Hawrelak
If you'd like to improve your gut health, diversify your diet! Incorporating a variety of colorful plant-based foods, prebiotics, and select strains of probiotics is always a step in the right direction. But when it comes to probiotics and prebiotics, there’s a lot of conflicting information. Is a higher CFU always better? Will prebiotics feed bad bacteria too? Is it okay to rely on fermented foods as the primary source? Today I’m joined by Dr. Jason Hawrelak, a naturopathic physician and e...
30 Touko 20231h 11min
Can Too Much Exercise Trigger Thyroid Autoimmunity?
Regular movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, improve insulin sensitivity, increase bone density, and more. At the same time, if you have any type of thyroid condition, it’s important not to overdo it. Today I’m discussing the risks of overtraining and specific considerations for those with thyroid conditions. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - The protective effects of exer...
25 Touko 202311min
Hair Testing and Thyroid Health with Hope Pedraza
For many people, hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) offers insights that provide the missing piece on their healing journey. Unlike blood tests, HTMA delivers a more accurate way of measuring mineral levels that looks at what's going on at a cellular level over time. Today’s guest is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Expert Hope Pedraza. Hope is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, nutrition coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), and comprehensively certified Pilates i...
23 Touko 202349min
Are Smoothies Toxic To Your Thyroid?
“You have to customize what you eat according to your health and tolerance.” I’m a big smoothie person, and so are many of my patients. But while green smoothies offer a lot of potential health benefits, there can also be downsides depending on what you include. Today I’m sharing about one of the main concerns: oxalates. Sally K. Norton, the author of Toxic Superfoods, joins me to break down why you should be aware of the oxalate levels of your smoothie ingredients and the best approach to ...
18 Touko 202314min
