Still Struggling After a Graves or Hashimoto’s Diagnosis? Watch This (SMT Audit)

Intermittent fasting might not seem to be a good fit for those with hyperthyroidism. While this is true for many, including myself, when I dealt with Graves’ disease, several people I work with are good candidates for intermittent fasting. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best-selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The IF45 Plan, a 2X TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and she's also the host of the Everyday Wellness Podcas...

6 Sep 202248min

Can radiofrequency ablation (RFA) help with larger thyroid nodules? Without question, RFA is a good option for some people with larger thyroid nodules or cancerous nodules. At the same time, you need to consider the associated risks. Today I’m discussing the primary considerations you’ll want to be aware of if you’re thinking about RFA and how it compares as an alternative to thyroid surgery. I’m starting with an article by UCLA Health and sharing a few research articles that show the benef...

1 Sep 202212min

You should eat according to your current health status. Most of us know that there’s no single diet that’s a perfect match for everyone, and while I often refer to the AIP diet for those who have Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s, some people are not well-suited to that diet. Risa Groux joins me today to discuss her FoodFrame™ method and how it helps determine the best diet type for each person to follow. Risa is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach who has always been pas...

30 Aug 202245min

Acupuncture has a lot of wonderful benefits but do these extend to improving thyroid health? I’m a big advocate of acupuncture. I’ve received it myself and often recommend it for certain conditions. While there hasn’t been a lot of research involving the relationship between acupuncture and thyroid health, there are studies that show a positive relationship. Today I’m sharing some of the research on the impact of acupuncture on various aspects of thyroid health and the key areas to keep in ...

25 Aug 20227min

If you're experiencing muscle weakness or decreased muscle mass, there's a good chance it's related to your hyperthyroidism. At the same time, knowing that other causes might be at play is essential. After I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, I experienced a noticeable loss of muscle mass associated with hyperthyroidism. Years later, I was walking with my daughter, and one of my legs started giving out. That was the first time I've ever experienced something like that, and it turned out to ...

23 Aug 202213min

Some people simply can’t tolerate antithyroid medications, and in some cases, the natural agents aren’t effective. When that happens, endocrinologists often recommend radioactive iodine thyroid surgery. Before rushing to surgery, it’s worth exploring options such as cholestyramine with your doctor. Today I’m sharing the research around cholestyramine and its effectiveness compared to antithyroid medication. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is cholestyramine?Typical use cases for cholest...

18 Aug 202213min

If you want to optimize your health, you need healthy mitochondria. Joining me to talk about mitochondrial health is functional medicine Nurse Practitioner Laura Frontiero. Laura has served thousands of patients as a Nurse Practitioner over the last 22 years, and her work in the health industry marries both traditional and functional medicine. Laura’s online and virtual wellness programs help her high-performing clients boost energy, renew mental focus, feel great in their bodies, and be p...

16 Aug 202249min

There are many health benefits associated with good quality sea salt, and it’s something I recommend to my patients and personally add to my food regularly. At the same time, we know that too much salt can be problematic. Research shows that excessive salt consumption can increase Th17 cells and inhibit Tregs (the opposite of what we want to happen - check out last week’s bonus episode for a quick summary). So, should everyone with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s avoid salt? Today I’m shar...

11 Aug 20223min