Stored Trauma and Thyroid Autoimmunity with Dr. Aimie Apigian
“All autoimmune conditions are tied into trauma.” - Dr. Aimie Apigian While many of us categorize chronic stress as a trigger in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions, today’s guest does not. Dr. Aimie Apigian believes that many people are being diagnosed with stress or even chronic stress when they should be diagnosed with trauma. She attributes this misdiagnosis to the way we define trauma and stress. Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH is the leading medical expert on how life experi...
29 Nov 202244min
Thanksgiving Edition: Can Eating Too Much Turkey Affect Thyroid Health?
As we head into the holiday season, one question keeps popping up: “Will eating a few unhealthy foods during the holiday season prevent me from regaining my health?” The truth is, everyone is different. While some people can get away with eating unhealthy foods from time to time, others will feel an immediate negative impact. Today I’m sharing the top things you should consider when faced with the choice of eating unhealthy foods over the holiday season or on other occasions throughout the ...
24 Nov 20226min
The Single Trigger That Caused Josie Warren's 8 Autoimmune Conditions
While there are many contributing factors to autoimmune disorders, from environmental toxins to stress and genetics, some factors play an undeniably larger role in their development. Today’s guest, Josie Warren, believes that when you learn how to handle your stress, your body will heal itself. Josie is an autoimmune expert who used to have Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s, and seven other autoimmune disorders, which she’s completely resolved. She now takes people down the same path of hea...
22 Nov 202242min
Risks of Iodine Contrast Agents and Thyroid Health
Iodine contrast media is used in several radiological procedures, such as CT scans. With a typical dose of iodine contrast medium containing about 13,500 micrograms of free iodine, along with 15-60 grams of bound iodine that may be liberated as free iodine in the body, this represents an acute iodine load for the body. From the research I’ve done, contrast media seems to be a concern, especially for those with hyperthyroidism, although it could potentially affect those with hypothyroidism a...
17 Nov 20226min
10 Tips For Those Recently Diagnosed With Hyperthyroidism
Over the years, I’ve worked with many patients with hyperthyroidism/Graves’ disease. Most of us had a similar trajectory of going to our medical doctor with our symptoms and getting a diagnosis before being referred to an endocrinologist who recommends anti-thyroid medication, radioactive iodine, or thyroid surgery. While there is a time and place for conventional medical treatment, many of us also recognize the need to go deeper and address the root cause of these conditions. Today I’m d...
15 Nov 202225min
Can Hyperthyroidism Cause Insomnia?
Sleep issues are very common in those with hyperthyroidism. To get better sleep, we need to take a two-pronged approach: addressing the elevated thyroid hormone levels, which are the root cause of the issues, and optimizing other factors known to impact sleep directly. Today I’m sharing how hyperthyroidism can affect your sleep, common factors that might be causing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep, and what you can do to start getting a better night’s slee...
10 Nov 20228min
Discussing The Brain-Gut-Thyroid Axis with Dr. Shane Steadman
“Our bodies are too complex to think that one thing can fix every body.” - Dr. Shane Steadman It’s not enough to do a thyroid panel and start taking medication. We need to dig into why the thyroid isn’t functioning optimally in the first place. If we want to get to the root cause of why the thyroid isn't working, we must address issues related to the brain and gut. Today I’m joined by chiropractic neurologist Dr. Shane Steadman to discuss the role of the brain in thyroid function and autoim...
8 Nov 202245min
Why are legumes not part of an AIP or Paleo diet?
Legumes are a good source of vegetarian protein and contain many beneficial nutrients. Unfortunately, they also have compounds that can interfere with intestinal permeability and nutrient absorption, which is why they’re excluded from a strict AIP or paleo diet. While some people can get away with eating legumes, I prefer a more conservative approach in my recommendations to people with Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s. Today I’m talking about legumes and your gut health, my approach to rein...
3 Nov 20228min
