Beverages and Thyroid Health

Lemon balm is a herb used throughout history for treating many ailments. In my practice, I commonly recommend lemon balm for anxiety and sleep problems, but based on the research, there are potential benefits for those with hyperthyroidism. Before diving in, let me share a bit about my experience with this herb. When I was dealing with Graves’ disease, I didn't take lemon balm simply because I wasn't familiar with it at the time. However, after researching its incredible benefits, I'm convin...

23 Mars 202312min

Microbial diversity is the holy grail of gut health, and a healthy gut is essential for achieving optimal health. Unfortunately, in our modern world, we’re losing gut diversity from an early age when our kids are exposed to multiple rounds of unnecessary antibiotics. In today’s interview, Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner Dr. Vincent Padre joins me for a comprehensive chat about the gut and why you need a personalized protocol for healing. Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director o...

21 Mars 202355min

Should you avoid taking supplements before doing thyroid testing? What are the most effective ways to maintain healthy thyroid function? Can Hashimoto’s thyroiditis cause granuloma annulare? How can you regain healthy muscle mass? In this Q&A episode, I’m doing things differently and answering questions from multiple community members. I plan to do similar episodes every couple of months, so please share your questions with me by emailing info@naturalendocrinesolutions.com. I can't answe...

16 Mars 202316min

“Living well is the best medicine.” - Dr. Deb Matthew Testosterone is crucial in both men and women for physical health, sexual function, mood, motivation, and more. Many people who feel "off" or "not like themselves" may be experiencing a testosterone imbalance but may be misdiagnosed with depression and prescribed medication that does not address the root cause. Today I’m joined by Dr. Deb Matthew to explore the importance of testosterone in our bodies, not just for sexual health but fo...

14 Mars 20231h 1min

While the thyroid gland can regenerate, it's a slow process. Part of the problem with thyroid gland regeneration is that, in most cases, people aren’t removing the underlying factor causing the damage. Without addressing these autoimmune issues, significant damage will occur over time. Today I’m sharing what we know about thyroid gland regeneration, including a few journal articles exploring different aspects. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How the regeneration of thyroid cells compares ...

9 Mars 202311min

Almost all of us are walking around with nutrient shortfalls. In the health and wellness community, we define diets based on what foods they consider good or bad. The problem is that it often leads to an increasingly restrictive approach focused on avoidance and moral judgments instead of nutrition. Recognizing these issues, today’s guest Dr. Sarah Ballantyne decided to create a resource that would help people push back against diet culture simply and logically. That’s how Nutrivore was bor...

7 Mars 202359min

Many people with Grave’s disease patients have been told that their thyroid gland will eventually burn out and they’ll become hypothyroid. Although this is a common concern, no quality research supports thyroid burnout. Today I’m sharing common misconceptions about thyroid burnout and the real reasons some people with hyperthyroidism become hypothyroid. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What some well-known institutions say about thyroid burnout - How the inflammation associated with subacut...

2 Mars 20236min

Your environment plays a central role in your health, and immune dysfunction is at play alongside many conditions. An allergy is an overreaction of your immune system to something in your environment, and persistent infections like Lyme tend to make your immune system hypersensitive to your world. Unfortunately, we still don’t fully understand what makes some people sensitive to particular allergens, and some countries have a wildly different rate than others. Today, Dr. Darin Ingels joins ...

28 Feb 202355min