What Does Trauma Have to Do With Thyroid Health?

Can hyperthyroidism be cured? Is killing your thyroid better than suffering the side effects of PTU? Which testing should you focus on when dealing with Graves’ disease? Does perimenopause affect the thyroid? Today, I’m back with another Q&A episode, answering multiple questions submitted by the Save My Thyroid community. While I can’t get to everyone’s questions every time, I love creating these for you, and I’ll do similar episodes every couple of months. Please share your questions wi...

11 Jan 202447min

“It's crucial to learn about your body and what works well for you.” - Megan Roosevelt Sometimes, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to eat perfectly, as if that is the thing that will solve our health issues. The truth is that while our diet is significant, it’s only one piece of the holistic health picture. From personal care products to the water we drink and the mental and emotional stressors we encounter, many factors in our daily lives contribute to our overall health. Instead of ...

9 Jan 20241h 4min

Many people take elderberry supplements for immune support, especially in the winter. It’s used traditionally throughout Europe, and it’s common in health food stores and even grocery stores within the United States. While we most commonly see it used this way, different parts of the elderberry plant have been used to treat various ailments, from wounds and insect bites to sore throats, toothaches, and more. Today, I’m talking about what research shows about elderberry and autoimmunity and ...

4 Jan 20246min

“A fasting lifestyle is a part of a healthy lifestyle.” - Dr. David Jockers Most people can benefit from some level of intermittent fasting in their lives. There are seasons where it might not serve you to fast for long windows, but, like exercise, intermittent fasting should be a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. This lifestyle focuses not on weight loss or restricting calories but on time-restricted feeding, where you’re consuming all your calories within a specific time window. Today,...

2 Jan 202458min

Many people with hyperthyroidism take anti-thyroid medication, and many with Hashimoto’s take thyroid hormone replacement. Despite that, it’s not uncommon for people to be cautious about both of these routes. Even though I chose the alternative route when I dealt with Graves’ disease, there is a time and place for thyroid medication, and for some people, it is truly necessary. Today, I’m talking about the risks versus benefits of anti-thyroid medication and thyroid hormone replacement, when...

28 Dec 202317min

“Your hormones are like a symphony. They all have to work together.” - Dr. Jennifer Roelands It’s very common for women in perimenopause to feel like something is off or not feel like themselves. Then, when they reach out to friends, family member, or even their doctors, they're dismissed and told it’s just a part of getting older, and there’s nothing to be done since they’re not in menopause. That’s absolutely incorrect. Hormone replacement therapy and nutrition and lifestyle changes are n...

26 Dec 202351min

With several health-promoting factors, dark chocolate has numerous health benefits and is considered a functional food due to its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Despite that, dark chocolate is excluded from an autoimmune paleo (AIP) diet, and there are a few reasons people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions should be cautious about eating it. Today, I’m sharing what you need to know about the potential downside of dark chocolate, why you should b...

21 Dec 20235min

“We can eradicate osteoporosis if younger people were taking the steps to take care of their bones.” - Margie Bissinger Osteoporosis is a life-changing condition that can be debilitating. In the United States, 50% of women and one out of four men will have a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. On top of that, once you have a hip fracture, almost 25% of people will die within a year because of complications, and a considerable number of the remaining people never return to their p...

19 Dec 202350min