What Does Trauma Have to Do With Thyroid Health?

“Living well is the best medicine.” - Dr. Deb Matthew Testosterone is crucial in both men and women for physical health, sexual function, mood, motivation, and more. Many people who feel "off" or "not like themselves" may be experiencing a testosterone imbalance but may be misdiagnosed with depression and prescribed medication that does not address the root cause. Today I’m joined by Dr. Deb Matthew to explore the importance of testosterone in our bodies, not just for sexual health but fo...

14 Mar 20231h 1min

While the thyroid gland can regenerate, it's a slow process. Part of the problem with thyroid gland regeneration is that, in most cases, people aren’t removing the underlying factor causing the damage. Without addressing these autoimmune issues, significant damage will occur over time. Today I’m sharing what we know about thyroid gland regeneration, including a few journal articles exploring different aspects. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How the regeneration of thyroid cells compares ...

9 Mar 202311min

Almost all of us are walking around with nutrient shortfalls. In the health and wellness community, we define diets based on what foods they consider good or bad. The problem is that it often leads to an increasingly restrictive approach focused on avoidance and moral judgments instead of nutrition. Recognizing these issues, today’s guest Dr. Sarah Ballantyne decided to create a resource that would help people push back against diet culture simply and logically. That’s how Nutrivore was bor...

7 Mar 202358min

Many people with Grave’s disease patients have been told that their thyroid gland will eventually burn out and they’ll become hypothyroid. Although this is a common concern, no quality research supports thyroid burnout. Today I’m sharing common misconceptions about thyroid burnout and the real reasons some people with hyperthyroidism become hypothyroid. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What some well-known institutions say about thyroid burnout - How the inflammation associated with subacut...

2 Mar 20235min

Your environment plays a central role in your health, and immune dysfunction is at play alongside many conditions. An allergy is an overreaction of your immune system to something in your environment, and persistent infections like Lyme tend to make your immune system hypersensitive to your world. Unfortunately, we still don’t fully understand what makes some people sensitive to particular allergens, and some countries have a wildly different rate than others. Today, Dr. Darin Ingels joins ...

28 Feb 202355min

If you have a child or teenager with hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto’s, there is hope to restore their health. Graves' disease is the most frequent cause of hyperthyroidism in children, and as an adult with a thyroid condition, there’s an increased risk that your child will develop a thyroid condition. While it isn’t common, there are unique challenges that we have to consider when it comes to children and adolescents. Today I’m sharing insights from research on Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s...

23 Feb 202318min

Probiotics are one of the most common supplements I recommend to patients. With their role in improving gut health and suppressing autoimmunity, probiotics can be an important supporting tool for your thyroid healing journey. Although fermented foods are an excellent dietary source of probiotics, most people don’t eat enough to rely on diet alone. That’s where a high-quality probiotic supplement comes in. Today I’m sharing a comprehensive look at probiotics to help you cut through the over...

21 Feb 202335min

When it comes to diet and autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ and Hashimotos, you hear a lot about avoiding gluten. What surprises many patients is that we also often recommend avoiding dairy. While dairy is associated with certain health benefits, there are also potentially negative consequences on your health. Today I’m sharing the top reasons I recommend avoiding dairy and what research shows about the impact of dairy on the body. In this episode, you’ll learn: Four reasons yo...

16 Feb 202314min