Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's

“I think of the whole hormonal system as a spiderweb. If you pluck one little strand on the web, you'll see the whole thing kind of quiver.” - Dr. Beverly Yates

When the thyroid is not functioning opt…

“You can’t be in trauma mode and healing mode at the same time.” - Dr. Irene Cop

When most people think of trauma, they think about abuse, war, or other major life-shifting events. In truth, at a fund…

“You can’t have a symptom or a diagnosis, whether it's chronic or autoimmune, without having an imbalance in one, two, or three of these core systems.” - Stephanie Grosvenor

When we’re working towards…

Almost every cell in the body has vitamin D receptors, yet many people are deficient in vitamin D. From bone health to immune system modulation and more, vitamin D is an important nutrient in several…

“Having a healthy diet will prevent disease down the road.” - Dr. Melinda Ring

Integrative medicine always starts with lifestyle. Even with the highest quality supplements and treatments, such as acup…

Research has shown that essential oils can offer numerous therapeutic health benefits.

From the anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects of lemongrass to the calming and pro-sleep effects of lavender,…

“I want my exercise to be efficient. I want it to be effective.” - Dr. Emily Kiberd

Muscle is essential to help convert thyroid hormones from T4 to T3. Unfortunately, it’s hard to build muscle for man…

Carnitine is a nitrogen-containing compound synthesized in the liver and kidneys and found in certain foods we eat. Although it’s primarily in the muscle, none is manufactured there.

Research has show…

Without question, excess thyroid hormones can have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system.

From elevated heart rate to atrial fibrillation, there are many cardiovascular symptoms associated wi…

We can learn a lot by looking at the levels and the ratio of the main thyroid hormones tested these days, T3 and T4.

When both are low, the most common cause is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which occurs …

We all have stress in our lives, whether physical, chemical, emotional, or microbial, and how we deal with that stress makes a huge difference in how our bodies respond. A lot of what we see with thy…

Celery is an incredibly nutritious vegetable with numerous health benefits, and in recent years, celery juice has gained popularity as a cure-all remedy.

While I continue to add celery to my smoothies…

“I think mold toxicity is the biggest epidemic facing the country, if not the world right now.” - Evan Brand

The average person in the modern world spends most of their time indoors. So much has chang…

Many medical professionals focus solely on managing the symptoms of Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s rather than addressing the underlying cause.

Unfortunately, it's challenging to achieve true remissi…

“The single biggest factor when it comes to low testosterone is the toxins in our environment that are crushing our health.” - Dr. Tracy Gapin

From toxins in our food to toxins in our water and person…

Different individuals thrive on different diets.

Whether it's the carnivore diet, the AIP diet, or something in between, choosing a restorative diet for your health can feel challenging. The important…

From working with practitioners who don’t support your treatment choices to getting discouraged by roadblocks and stubborn symptoms, many people with hyperthyroidism face similar challenges.

While th…

The autoimmune paleo/autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet is a more restrictive paleo diet that excludes eggs, nuts, seeds, and nightshade vegetables. While the AIP diet can be a game-changer for many peop…

“It’s never too late to change your diet and lifestyle.” Mira Dessy

From disguised ingredients to misleading labeling requirements, deciphering ingredient labels can feel like a mammoth task. Even whe…

There are so many great tests out there that can give us so much information on our health. While it might seem like a great idea to do everything, it’s best to prioritize the tests we really need.

Wh…