Stealth Infections and Thyroid Autoimmunity with Dr. Brian Plante
“The immune dysregulation we tend to see in autoimmunity is often activated initially by an infection, a toxin, or both.” - Dr. Brian Plante When it comes to autoimmune thyroid conditions, there’s almost always a connection to vector-borne infections, opportunistic viral infections, or environmental toxins like mold and heavy metals. From Lyme disease to Bartonella and Babesia infections, symptoms often overlap, and testing may be needed before you can start healing and optimizing the immune...
31 Okt 202355min
Announcing the 3rd Edition of my book “Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease”
Back in 2011, I wrote the first edition of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease. The second edition was released two years later with new information and updates. Since then, so much time has passed that I realized the best thing to do was to update the book for a third edition. I've updated many of the chapters, from my shifting opinion on iodine to updated symptom management solutions. There’s also an audio version in the works that might be an option for oth...
26 Okt 20237min
Common and Uncommon Causes of Thyroid Autoimmunity with Inna Topiler
“We don't want to be in that state of let me shoot now and ask questions later, and that's what happens in most cases with autoimmunity.” - Inna Topiler The common causes of autoimmunity can be grouped into four main buckets: food, toxins, infections, and stress. From the things we put into and on our bodies to how we process the stresses of modern life, we often create a state of chronic inflammation and damage our gut in ways that our bodies can’t handle. By addressing these factors, you c...
24 Okt 20231h
High vs. Low TSH, Balancing the TSH
TSH is a pituitary hormone that communicates with the thyroid gland and essentially tells it to produce more thyroid hormone. As a result, when someone has hypothyroidism - low thyroid hormones - typically, they'll have elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. On the other hand, when someone has hyperthyroidism - elevated thyroid hormones - they'll generally have lower TSH levels. Today, I’m sharing the foundational details you need to know about TSH and how to balance TSH levels,...
19 Okt 20239min
Thyroid Autoimmunity Chat with Dr. Ben Weitz
“The modern world is an assault on our immune system.” - Dr. Ben Weitz From the chemicals we put on our skin to the increase in processed foods and toxic chemicals in our everyday lives, it’s no wonder that autoimmune conditions are on the rise. The good news is that people are becoming more aware of the dangers, and eating organic and doing other things to reduce your toxic load is becoming more accessible. Unfortunately, it's an uphill battle. Today, I’m talking to Dr. Ben Weitz about a ...
17 Okt 20231h
My Thoughts on Tepezza and Thyroid Eye Disease
Often associated with Graves’ Disease, thyroid eye disease is a condition that can bring about symptoms such as eye-bulging, pain, difficulty closing the eye, and double vision. Although most cases are mild, some people experience moderate to severe symptoms which may require conventional treatment. Now that Tepezza has been in use for a few years, I’m sharing my thoughts on whether it’s a suitable treatment option and the primary considerations you should be aware of before choosing Tepezza...
12 Okt 202311min
A Unique Approach to Optimizing Sex Hormones During and After Menopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
“Menopause is natural and mandatory. Suffering is optional.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca When it comes to balancing your hormones in perimenopause and menopause, there’s a lot of discussion about the benefits of bioidentical hormones and hormone replacement therapy. The potential for using diet and lifestyle to balance your hormones is often overlooked. Today’s guest, Dr. Anna Cabeca, emphasizes that it takes more than hormones to fix your hormones. We can use lifestyle and nutrition to reconnect our...
10 Okt 202339min
Muscle and Joint Pain in Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's
While not everyone with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s experiences muscle and joint pain, it’s not uncommon for this to occur. At the same time, some other conditions and factors can lead to muscle spasms, muscle pain, or joint pain that are not directly related to a thyroid condition. Today, I’m sharing the top causes you should look for if you’re experiencing muscle or joint pain. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How common muscle and joint pain are in people with hyperthyroidism and Ha...
5 Okt 202310min
