Appetite Changes and Thyroid Health

While yeast is a normal part of your gut flora, issues can arise when its population gets too high. I commonly see Candida overgrowth in my patients with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s, with the most well-known species of yeast in the gut being Candida albicans. Research shows that Candida can contribute to an increase in intestinal permeability, also known as leaky gut, which is one part of the triad of autoimmunity. Today, I’m exploring whether Candida can trigger thyroid autoimmunity and...

1 Aug 202410min

“Focus on what you need to add into the diet rather than what you need to take out.” - Louise Digby Many people focus on diet and exercise when they want to lose weight. However, especially when it comes to stubborn weight, focusing on our health and addressing underlying imbalances gets way better results than eating less and exercising more. Instead of the typical diet approach of cutting out “bad” foods, a more helpful way of thinking is to focus on what your body needs to thrive and fun...

30 Juli 202444min

There are many factors to consider when choosing a natural healthcare practitioner. From their specialization to their credentials and years in practice, there’s a lot to navigate as a patient or client. A practitioner’s experience can significantly affect your health outcome, but the quality of that experience matters. Today, I’m sharing the key factors to consider when evaluating practitioners, weighing the pros and cons, and finding the right provider for you. In this episode, you’ll lea...

25 Juli 202416min

“There is no survival advantage to screening with mammograms.” - Dr. Jenn Simmons For over 50 years, healthcare providers have told women how important it is to have a mammogram every year after a certain age. With mammograms positioned as the primary screening tool for breast cancer, these annual visits are dutifully maintained for years in the hope that they will act as an early warning system. Unfortunately, the data doesn’t support this theory. Research shows that there was no survival ...

23 Juli 20241h 9min

Thytrophin PMG is a supplement from Standard Process® that contains bovine thyroid PMG™ extract and a proprietary Protomorphogen™ blend. It’s been around for many years, and it's not uncommon for me to encounter patients who have been supplementing with it. In theory, Thytrophin PMG is supposed to act as a decoy for the immune system to attack the supplement instead of the thyroid gland. Today, I’m sharing what you need to know before taking Thytrophin PMG and whether it’s an effective suppl...

18 Juli 20248min

Thyroid care is complicated, yet we’re often offered a one-size-fits-all approach by conventional medicine. Thyroid medication is one of the most prescribed medications in the US, so many people could benefit from thyroid care done right. Unfortunately, most providers don’t understand how to diagnose thyroid conditions well, how antibodies affect thyroid symptoms, or how to dose the medication properly. Recognizing this gap, today’s guest, Dr. Brittany Henderson, recognized this gap and fel...

16 Juli 202454min

Adequate stomach acid levels are vital for overall health. Stomach acid—released from the parietal cells of the stomach lining—has several essential functions, including protein digestion, nutrient absorption, and helping to keep bacteria in check. Low stomach acid, a condition known as hypochlorhydria, is widespread in those with thyroid conditions. Today, I’m sharing the common causes of low stomach acid, potential issues that can arise, and how to improve stomach acid levels. In this ep...

11 Juli 20249min

“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 Juli 202444min