Can a Carnivore Diet Benefit Those with Thyroid Autoimmunity with Dr. Sabrina Solt
“Most people don’t eat near enough protein.” - Dr. Sabrina Solt Although I don’t commonly recommend the carnivore diet to my patients, I've heard several success stories regarding autoimmunity. To help us explore this topic, I’m joined by Dr. Sabrina Solt, a naturopathic doctor and follower of the carnivore diet. With her naturopathic background, it was hard for Dr. Sabrina to accept that plants weren’t the best route for her healing. But after trying the carnivore diet, her chronic health ...
24 Tammi 202349min
Soy and Thyroid Health Concerns
There are several health benefits associated with soy, especially in its fermented form. At the same time, we’ve all heard about the risks associated with phytoestrogens, goitrogenic properties, and more. So, should everyone with a thyroid condition avoid soy? Today I’m sharing my soy recommendations for people with thyroid health conditions and why I take a different approach depending on whether you’re restoring your health or in remission. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Health ben...
19 Tammi 20237min
5 Myths of Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease
“Your options for treating hyperthyroidism are medication, radioactive iodine, or surgery.” That’s just one of the many myths patients with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease hear from endocrinologists daily. Medication and surgery have their place, but there’s much more to consider before leaping down that path. Today I’m sharing the top five myths patients with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease encounter, and I’m arming you with the truth as you continue on your thyroid healing journey...
17 Tammi 202318min
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 202311min
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 202337min
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 20228min
