Can Trauma Trigger Graves' Disease?
“You can’t be in trauma mode and healing mode at the same time.” - Dr. Irene Cop When most people think of trauma, they think about abuse, war, or other major life-shifting events. In truth, at a fundamental level, trauma is any time we feel overwhelmed, powerless, out of control, vulnerable, and afraid. Traumatic experiences can come from chronic stress that has worn you right down, the sudden stress of a massive car accident, or any other seemingly minor incident left without getting heal...
28 Sep 202328min
The 3 Core Body Systems to Help Reverse Graves' Disease and Hashimoto's with Stephanie Grosvenor
“You can’t have a symptom or a diagnosis, whether it's chronic or autoimmune, without having an imbalance in one, two, or three of these core systems.” - Stephanie Grosvenor When we’re working towards optimal health, there are three core systems we need to focus on: the detoxification system, gut and digestive system, and immune system. While they are three different systems, they’re very closely linked - when one is affected, there are knock-on effects on the other two. The good news is th...
26 Sep 20231h 5min
Should everyone with Graves' disease and Hashimoto's supplement with vitamin D?
Almost every cell in the body has vitamin D receptors, yet many people are deficient in vitamin D. From bone health to immune system modulation and more, vitamin D is an important nutrient in several functions in the body. Today, I’m discussing the importance of vitamin D, research on the role of vitamin D in the body, reasons for vitamin D deficiency, testing methods, and more. I’m also sharing my supplementation regimen and why people with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto's need to pay closer...
21 Sep 202314min
Culinary Medicine and Thyroid Health with Dr. Melinda Ring
“Having a healthy diet will prevent disease down the road.” - Dr. Melinda Ring Integrative medicine always starts with lifestyle. Even with the highest quality supplements and treatments, such as acupuncture and energy therapy, they’ll do very little if we’re not addressing nutrition and the other foundational pillars of good health. Finding the proper diet for you is critical to feeling better and maintaining optimal long-term health. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Melinda Ring, a ...
19 Sep 202352min
Which essential oils can benefit thyroid health?
Research has shown that essential oils can offer numerous therapeutic health benefits. From the anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects of lemongrass to the calming and pro-sleep effects of lavender, there are five main essential oils that have been shown to be helpful for thyroid health. Today, I’m sharing my experience and what research shows about the benefits of lemongrass, myrrh, frankincense, geranium, and lavender, which can benefit those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditio...
14 Sep 202311min
Increasing Muscle Mass with Dr. Emily Kiberd
“I want my exercise to be efficient. I want it to be effective.” - Dr. Emily Kiberd Muscle is essential to help convert thyroid hormones from T4 to T3. Unfortunately, it’s hard to build muscle for many people with thyroid conditions. At the same time, two of the biggest struggles for those dealing with hypothyroidism are chronic fatigue and losing weight. Feeding the muscle tissue with resistance training is often the best bet to tackle these issues since the more muscle we have, the more c...
12 Sep 202355min
L-carnitine, Acetyl-L-carnitine, and Thyroid Health
Carnitine is a nitrogen-containing compound synthesized in the liver and kidneys and found in certain foods we eat. Although it’s primarily in the muscle, none is manufactured there. Research has shown numerous health benefits of L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine, from managing dementia to mitochondrial and thyroid health. Today, I’m sharing some of these studies and the reasons why you may want to consider supplementing with L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine to support your thyroid. In t...
7 Sep 202316min
Hyperthyroidism and the Heart
Without question, excess thyroid hormones can have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system. From elevated heart rate to atrial fibrillation, there are many cardiovascular symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, and it’s critical to manage them alongside addressing the underlying causes of the thyroid hormone imbalance. Today, I’m going to share the potential cardiac risks associated with hyperthyroidism and what you can do to support and protect your cardiovascular and thyroid heal...
5 Sep 202318min
