What Does Trauma Have to Do With Thyroid Health?

With the wide range of tests available, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the options. Our approach at Natural Endocrine Solutions is to prioritize the tests that best inform our treatment plans. Depending on a patient’s budget, that could look like several baseline and follow-up tests, while others may only choose one or two. Whether we’re doing comprehensive or conservative testing, it’s essential to understand each test's benefits, requirements, and limitations. Today I’m joined by Fun...

14 Feb 20231h 8min

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the tissues of the eyes. While supplementation can be very helpful in treating thyroid eye disease, the bigger goal should be to find and remove your triggers. The best results come from supplementation alongside diet and lifestyle changes such as eating an anti-inflammatory diet and reducing stress and your toxic load. Today I’m sharing the top three supplements I recommend for thyroid eye disease and bonu...

9 Feb 202312min

There’s an entire constellation of healing opportunities waiting to be addressed once we know where to look. While conventional doctors are often hyper-focused on symptom treatment, functional medicine zooms in on treating the root causes of the symptoms we experience. Similarly, functional testing is about getting information on interconnected body systems that collectively contribute to our symptoms. Over 20 years ago, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® founder Reed Davis worked in a lab, a...

7 Feb 202355min

All x-rays emit ionizing radiation, which can cause cell damage and increase your risk of developing cancer. Dental x-rays are a particular concern for those with thyroid health conditions because of their proximity to the thyroid gland and the frequency at which they are typically done. Today I’m sharing some research studies on the use of thyroid shields, the risks of dental x-rays, and my recommendations ​​for your next dental visit. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The increa...

2 Feb 202310min

“There’s no pill, potion, or powder that’s going to replace positive lifestyle changes.” - Dr. Stephanie Gray Dr. Stephanie Gray is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them. While going through a health crisis of her own, Dr. Stephanie recognized how overwhelming the options available through functional medicine could be. To solve this problem, she decided that patients neede...

31 Jan 202353min

Although I didn’t take antithyroid medication when I dealt with Graves disease, some people with hyperthyroidism need them. And while my goal is to help people restore their health so that they no longer need medication, not everyone with hyperthyroidism chooses to or can take a solely natural treatment approach. Unfortunately, many endocrinologists tell hyperthyroidism patients that they can only take methimazole for 18 to 24 months. At that point, if they’re not in remission, they’ll push ...

26 Jan 202314min

“Most people don’t eat near enough protein.” - Dr. Sabrina Solt Although I don’t commonly recommend the carnivore diet to my patients, I've heard several success stories regarding autoimmunity. To help us explore this topic, I’m joined by Dr. Sabrina Solt, a naturopathic doctor and follower of the carnivore diet. With her naturopathic background, it was hard for Dr. Sabrina to accept that plants weren’t the best route for her healing. But after trying the carnivore diet, her chronic health ...

24 Jan 202349min

There are several health benefits associated with soy, especially in its fermented form. At the same time, we’ve all heard about the risks associated with phytoestrogens, goitrogenic properties, and more. So, should everyone with a thyroid condition avoid soy? Today I’m sharing my soy recommendations for people with thyroid health conditions and why I take a different approach depending on whether you’re restoring your health or in remission. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Health ben...

19 Jan 20236min