What You Need to Know About Peptides and Thyroid Health with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar
“Peptides have helped a lot of patients who were feeling stuck to get to that extra 10% of wellness.” - Dr. Jen Pfleghaar Peptides are chains of around four to fifty amino acids that work with your body, turning on and off genes. Our bodies naturally produce several peptides, like insulin and oxytocin, and because of how they work, they are mostly considered to be quite safe. Lately, peptides have become popular within the biohacking community because of their wide range of applications and ...
14 Maj 20241h 1min
Can you restore your thyroid health if you have silver fillings and root canals?
With the widespread use of mercury amalgam fillings in the past and conventional dentists' use of root canals, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many people have silver fillings, root canals, or both. Our oral health is closely tied to our overall health and mercury fillings and root canals can be potential sources of stress for the immune system. While some patients have improved their health without removing these, I believe we should remove them or avoid them if possible. Today, I’m sha...
9 Maj 202412min
How Optimizing Your Hypothalamus Can Improve Thyroid Health with Deborah Maragopoulos
“Most metabolic conditions are centered on hypothalamic dysfunction.” - Deborah Maragopoulos The hypothalamus is an important organ, but it’s difficult to understand. It acts as the central controller that’s often at the root of hormone, neurological, or immune issues, but practitioners often pay little attention to it since there’s no way to measure the hormones it produces. Fortunately, in recent years, research into the hypothalamus has increased and uncovered insights into the deep relat...
7 Maj 202455min
Can you have a negative reaction to bugleweed?
While many people with hyperthyroidism take antithyroid medication, others prefer to use natural options for symptom management since the risk of side effects is much lower. When I dealt with Graves’ disease in 2008, I was one of those who chose to take a natural route, and bugleweed was one of the herbs that helped me significantly. Despite the lower risk, some people may still have an adverse reaction to natural supplements and herbs, like a recent patient of mine who had a negative reacti...
2 Maj 202410min
How Genetics and Methylation Impacts Thyroid Health with Dr. Sam Shay
“If you know your genetics, you know your ideal.” - Dr. Sam Shay Methylation is an extremely important biochemical process essential for numerous bodily functions. The MTHFR gene was one of the first genes identified and available for testing to the public, so many practitioners and patients have become hyper-focused on methylation when it comes to genetic testing. The truth is, while methylation is crucial, there are other processes that the body will prioritize over it. Rather than lookin...
30 Apr 20241h 4min
Your Thyroid Questions Answered!!!
What can you do about hyperthyroidism-induced hair loss? Are skin issues common with Hashimoto’s? Does Graves’ disease affect your teeth? 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 with me by emailing info@naturalendocrinesolutions.com, and I'll include ...
25 Apr 20241h 1min
Bile Metabolism and Thyroid Health with Dr. Eric Balcavage
Optimized thyroid hormones are a critical component of healthy gut function. They play a crucial role in stomach acid production, bile acid production, and the release of pancreatic enzymes and bile into the GI tract. Bile’s functions extend far beyond digestion. Produced by the liver and concentrated in the gallbladder, bile plays a pivotal role in detoxification, has antimicrobial properties, and is involved in the metabolism and regulation of thyroid hormones. This interconnectedness bet...
23 Apr 20241h 5min
3 Ways Those With Hyperthyroidism Can Increase Muscle Mass
Many people with hyperthyroidism experience a decrease in muscle mass, primarily as a result of elevated thyroid hormone levels. At the same time, many people with Hashimoto’s can also benefit from increasing muscle mass. Whatever the underlying issue, a combined approach that includes nutrition and lifestyle factors is essential when it comes to building muscle. Today, I’m sharing three specific ways to increase muscle mass if you have a hyperthyroid condition (two of these methods also ap...
18 Apr 20247min
