Overcoming Endometriosis with Dr. Jessica Drummond
“Most people with endometriosis have several symptoms, not just painful periods.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond Endometriosis is a structural immune disorder that affects around one in ten women. With this condition, tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows anywhere in the body outside the uterus. Each case of endometriosis can present differently, and the condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with an average delay of diagnosis of around 12 years. Symptoms can start in pre-pubert...
9 Jul 202444min
Can LDN help with thyroid eye disease?
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a prescription medication that helps to modulate the immune system and can help to treat different types of autoimmune conditions. While I don’t recommend it for all my patients, there are situations where it might be a consideration since Graves’ disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and thyroid eye disease are autoimmune thyroid conditions. Today, I’m sharing the situations where LDN may be a relevant option and what you need to know before taking LDN. In this ep...
4 Jul 20247min
Leptin and Thyroid Health with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi
“There’s usually something lifestyle-related that we could improve. We don't always need a prescription or a supplement.” - Dr. Bindiya Gandhi Leptin, also known as the satiety hormone, is produced by our fat cells and is one of the main signals that tell our body whether we need to eat more or less. Balanced leptin levels help us maintain a healthy weight because of its impact on metabolism. Leptin resistance, on the other hand, often shows up as difficulty losing weight despite eating well...
2 Jul 202445min
Your Thyroid Questions Answered!!!
Can you take supplements to shrink a thyroid goiter? Will hyperthyroidism progress to hypothyroidism if left untreated or vice versa? Do thyroid nodules cause anxiety and nervousness? Is it safe to take electrolytes when you have a thyroid condition? Today, I’m back with another Q&A episode, answering multiple questions submitted by the Save My Thyroid community. While I can’t get to everyone’s questions every time, I love creating these for you, and I’ll do similar episodes every couple...
27 Jun 202433min
Using the Elemental Diet to Heal Your Gut with Dr. Roy and Debbie Steinbock
“It makes people feel so good psychologically to know that this tool exists.” - Debbie Steinbock The elemental diet is a nutrition plan that delivers essential nutrients in their simplest form through shakes. Its goal is to give the gut a rest period to reduce inflammation and start to repair. While most people don't need to follow an elemental diet to achieve optimal health, it can be quite beneficial for certain gut conditions such as SIBO and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The element...
25 Jun 202455min
What's the optimal range for vitamin D in those with thyroid autoimmunity?
Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue worldwide, and most people can benefit from supplementation. That said, there’s some division among practitioners regarding what vitamin D levels patients should aim for. Today, I’m diving into the research to explore what studies show about the safety of vitamin D supplementation at different dosages and periods and whether you should be concerned about developing hypercalcemia. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - Why vitamin D recommendations diff...
20 Jun 202414min
Applying Nutrivore Principles with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
“There’s no line separating good foods and bad foods. All foods lie on a spectrum.” - Dr. Sarah Ballantyne Food is more than energy. From vitamins and minerals to fatty acids and more, nutrients are critical in all the chemical reactions that keep us alive. To keep up with this demand, we must continuously replenish our body’s nutrient stores from our foods. Unfortunately, the nutrient density of our food is on the decline, meaning many of us are not getting all the nutrients we need to be ...
18 Jun 20241h 10min
When following an AIP diet when should you reintroduce foods?
The main purpose of the AIP diet is to remove common allergens and foods that could negatively affect gut health. As it is a restrictive diet, eventually, the goal is to reintroduce foods. For most people, I recommend following the AIP diet for at least 30 days, but I’m often asked when the right time to start reintroducing foods is. Today, I’m sharing the primary considerations for deciding when to introduce foods that you’ve eliminated while following the AIP diet. In this episode, you’ll...
13 Jun 20249min
