Overcoming Fatigue and Brain Fog in Hashimoto's (Save My Thyroid Audit)
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid condition where patients present with symptoms of hypothyroidism, elevated TSH levels, and elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies and/or anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. In today’s Save My Thyroid audit, I’m chatting with Agnieszka, who has been dealing with Hashimoto's thyroiditis since her diagnosis over four years ago. After doing a decent amount of functional testing and making some dietary and lifestyle changes, Agnieszka’s main health chal...
29 Okt 202440min
Can alpha lipoic acid benefit thyroid health?
Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that is produced naturally in our bodies, and it is often recommended by healthcare practitioners because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Extensive research has been done on the potential health benefits of alpha lipoic acid for various conditions, and the results suggest it could be beneficial for a wide range of people. Today, I’m sharing what the research shows about alpha lipoic acid, how it can benefit thyroid health, food source...
24 Okt 202413min
15 Years After Thyroid Remission: How I Have Maintained a State of Wellness
It's hard to believe that it's been 15 years since I won the battle against Graves’ disease. While I’ve had a few scares along the way, I've been able to maintain normal thyroid and antibody levels over the years and maintained a state of wellness since 2009. Since being in remission, I haven’t been perfect with my diet and lifestyle. Still, there have been several elements that I’ve remained consistent with over the years that have been essential for maintaining my overall health. Today, I...
22 Okt 202450min
Can Turmeric Benefit Thyroid Health?
Turmeric is a herb used for thousands of years to help with different health conditions and is commonly used in cooking. Turmeric’s health benefits have been well-documented, with thousands of research studies showing its positive effects, many of which are attributed to the activity of one specific component called curcumin. Curcumin is what gives turmeric its yellow color, and it has exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities a...
17 Okt 202411min
A 20-Year Battle with Toxic Multinodular Goiter (Save My Thyroid Audit)
Toxic multinodular goiter is a type of hyperthyroidism in which a person has a goiter in the presence of multiple thyroid nodules. In today’s Save My Thyroid audit, I’m chatting with Nanette, who has been dealing with toxic multinodular goiter for over 20 years and I’ll be sharing practical advice to help her improve her health. Nanette’s thyroid journey began at age 16 when she had her first thyroid nodule, which was then surgically removed. Later, at age 30, she found herself in the same ...
15 Okt 202444min
Overcoming Extreme Cases of Thyroid Hair Loss
Many people with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism experience hair loss, and in some cases, this hair loss can be extreme. That said, in my practice, hair loss occurs more commonly with my hyperthyroid patients - whether Graves’ disease, toxic multinational goiter, or subacute thyroiditis - and they also tend to experience more severe cases of hair loss. Today, I’m discussing extreme thyroid-related hair loss, factors that can contribute to it, treatment options for the condition, and why w...
10 Okt 20249min
Can Glutathione Benefit Those with Graves' and Hashimoto's with Dr. Nayan Patel
“Having a proper lifestyle and diet or supplementation to improve glutathione levels is going to be key in managing any of these conditions.” - Dr. Nayan Patel Glutathione is known as a master antioxidant and is one of the most abundant molecules in the body. It performs the critical functions of neutralizing and scavenging free radicals, detoxifying harmful compounds from the body, and promoting cellular repair. It is also used in DNA synthesis and repair. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Nayan P...
8 Okt 202454min
Air Hunger and Hyperthyroidism
Air hunger, also known as dyspnea, refers to shortness of breath or the feeling of not getting enough oxygen. While a thyroid hormone imbalance can be a factor in some cases, there are many other potential causes of dyspnea, including asthma, COPD, congestive heart failure, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, and mental disorders. For those with thyroid conditions, air hunger is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease than hypothyroidism, though it may not always ...
3 Okt 202413min
