What Does Trauma Have to Do With Thyroid Health?

Healing your thyroid when it comes to conditions like Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis starts with finding and removing the autoimmune thyroid triggers that are impacting you. According to the triad of autoimmunity, three components are necessary for autoimmunity to develop: genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and a leaky gut. For most people, a combination of these components and multiple triggers are at play. Today I’m exploring the four main categories of triggers ...

17 Sep 202444min

Although most viruses don’t directly trigger autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s, certain types of viral infections can play a role in developing these conditions. This can happen via a number of different mechanisms, including molecular mimicry and direct bystander activation. In my practice, I’ve seen numerous patients where different viral infections, were a potential trigger in the development of their autoimmune thyroid conditions. Today, I’m sharing som...

12 Sep 202411min

Today, we’re doing things a little differently. In the very first Save My Thyroid Audit, I’m chatting with Reghan, a college senior recently diagnosed with Graves’ disease, and I’m sharing practical advice to help her improve her health. Reagan's journey with Graves' disease began with a lengthy diagnostic process involving multiple doctors and tests, and she’s currently trying a natural approach to treatment, hoping to avoid taking antithyroid medication if possible. While this isn’t the s...

10 Sep 202432min

Some people with Graves’s disease can experience episodes of intense and sudden episodes of anger, irritability, and emotional instability, known as Graves’ rage. This is mostly due to the excess production of thyroid hormones, which can affect mood, although other factors can also play a role. Today, I’m sharing what exactly causes Graves’ rage, how you can identify it, and what you can do about it. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How thyroid hormone impacts mood - Common symptoms of...

5 Sep 20245min

“In general, I see more sicker kids and a lot more autoimmunity than I saw early on.” - Dr. Roy Steinbock Thyroid conditions in children are often missed since getting a diagnosis is much less straightforward than for adults. Unlike adults, where screening follows a much more standard pattern, children don’t typically undergo annual testing, especially not for thyroid hormone levels. They also often have symptoms long before their labs start to show abnormal results, and the symptoms they’r...

3 Sep 202445min

According to the Triad of Autoimmunity, three components are necessary for autoimmunity to develop: a genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and a leaky gut. This is why grains such as oats and rice are excluded from an autoimmune paleo and a standard paleo diet. While you don't need to eat grains to get the nutrients that you need, they can be quite tasty. Unfortunately, grains have compounds that can be harsh on the gut, including phytates and lectins, which can make it difficult ...

29 Aug 20245min

“If you want to change your health radically, you have to radicalize what you’re doing on a day-to-day basis.” - Juanique Grover 70 to 80% of your immune health is your microbiome, and our modern lifestyle does not support gut health very well. In infancy, most American babies' first foods typically consist of some types of cereal or wheat products that inadvertently expose them to herbicides, pesticides, and more. It’s also quite common for babies and young children to be given antibiotics...

27 Aug 20241h 1min

Whether you are dealing with Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, there is an autoimmune component that must be addressed to reverse these conditions. When we consider that approximately 70-80% of immune system cells are located in the gut, it becomes clear that a healthy gut is necessary for healing most autoimmune conditions. Today, I’m discussing how to heal the gut and why it’s essential for optimizing your thyroid and immune health. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - The Tri...

22 Aug 20248min