The Hormone Shifts Every Woman Must Watch For with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

You should eat according to your current health status. Most of us know that there’s no single diet that’s a perfect match for everyone, and while I often refer to the AIP diet for those who have Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s, some people are not well-suited to that diet. Risa Groux joins me today to discuss her FoodFrame™ method and how it helps determine the best diet type for each person to follow. Risa is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach who has always been pas...

30 Aug 202244min

Acupuncture has a lot of wonderful benefits but do these extend to improving thyroid health? I’m a big advocate of acupuncture. I’ve received it myself and often recommend it for certain conditions. While there hasn’t been a lot of research involving the relationship between acupuncture and thyroid health, there are studies that show a positive relationship. Today I’m sharing some of the research on the impact of acupuncture on various aspects of thyroid health and the key areas to keep in ...

25 Aug 20226min

If you're experiencing muscle weakness or decreased muscle mass, there's a good chance it's related to your hyperthyroidism. At the same time, knowing that other causes might be at play is essential. After I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, I experienced a noticeable loss of muscle mass associated with hyperthyroidism. Years later, I was walking with my daughter, and one of my legs started giving out. That was the first time I've ever experienced something like that, and it turned out to ...

23 Aug 202213min

Some people simply can’t tolerate antithyroid medications, and in some cases, the natural agents aren’t effective. When that happens, endocrinologists often recommend radioactive iodine thyroid surgery. Before rushing to surgery, it’s worth exploring options such as cholestyramine with your doctor. Today I’m sharing the research around cholestyramine and its effectiveness compared to antithyroid medication. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is cholestyramine?Typical use cases for cholest...

18 Aug 202212min

If you want to optimize your health, you need healthy mitochondria. Joining me to talk about mitochondrial health is functional medicine Nurse Practitioner Laura Frontiero. Laura has served thousands of patients as a Nurse Practitioner over the last 22 years, and her work in the health industry marries both traditional and functional medicine. Laura’s online and virtual wellness programs help her high-performing clients boost energy, renew mental focus, feel great in their bodies, and be p...

16 Aug 202248min

There are many health benefits associated with good quality sea salt, and it’s something I recommend to my patients and personally add to my food regularly. At the same time, we know that too much salt can be problematic. Research shows that excessive salt consumption can increase Th17 cells and inhibit Tregs (the opposite of what we want to happen - check out last week’s bonus episode for a quick summary). So, should everyone with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s avoid salt? Today I’m shar...

11 Aug 20223min

You won't get very far if you’re working on a thyroid problem but ignoring your blood sugar. You must address both. Many people have heard of insulin resistance, but not as many people are familiar with thyroid hormone resistance. Today, the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology founder, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, is joining me to talk about insulin and thyroid resistance. Dr. Ritamarie is passionately committed to transforming our broken, disease-focused system into a true health care system...

9 Aug 202240min

T-helper 17 (Th17) cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a role in developing autoimmune conditions like Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s. Today I’m sharing everything you need to know about these cells since you'll hear me refer to them a lot in future podcast episodes. In this episode, you’ll learn: Where Th17 and Treg cells originateThe role of Th17 and Treg cellsHow Th17 and Treg cells are connected to autoimmune conditionsNutrients, supplements, and natural agents that have been sho...

4 Aug 20223min