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

“All of our hormones are like a symphony.” - Dr. Betty Murray

With our increasingly toxic environment and higher baseline stress levels, our bodies, especially the pituitary and hypothalamus, are deal…

If the onset of your tinnitus occurred around the same time as you developed hyperthyroidism, then there's a good chance it will go away on its own

When I dealt with hyperthyroidism, I developed ringi…

“Even people on the healthiest of diets are simply not getting enough of the essential eye health nutrients.” - Dr. Rani Banik

Whether it’s for yourself, your children, or older parents who might be d…

While many people take antithyroid medications like methimazole and PTU, others prefer a more natural route or simply cannot tolerate those medications.

When I dealt with Graves’ disease, I didn’t tak…

“So much of our immune system is dependent on our gut health.” - Dr. Ami Kapadia

Most holistic and functional medicine practitioners agree that a healthy gut is essential for optimal health. A strong …

Is there a connection between celiac disease and thyroid autoimmunity? Why do different labs have different reference ranges? When should you monitor TPO and TSI levels? Is it okay to take antithyroi…

We’re celebrating episode 100!

Since this episode’s release coincides with July 4 - Independence Day here in the US - today, I wanted to remind you that you have the freedom to choose a natural thyroi…

Postpartum thyroiditis is a condition that affects many women where the thyroid becomes inflamed after giving birth.

In many cases, this is a type of subclinical Hashimotos, and the antibodies were al…

“Your body is always on your side.” - Katie Wells

Every day we’re exposed to environmental toxins from the products we put on our skin, the foods we eat, and more. And while it can feel overwhelming l…

Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) are a type of thyrotropin receptor antibody commonly associated with Graves’ Disease.

Even though most people with hyperthyroidism would benefit from getting …

“You have to customize what you eat according to your health and your tolerance.” - Sally K. Norton

Oxalates are naturally-produced chemicals that can be found in a variety of sources and plant foods …

Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies are commonly associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and, in some cases, may also be elevated in those with Graves’ Disease.

These antibodies develop when there is damage…

Heavy metals are everywhere in our environment.

Even when we limit our exposure, most of us were born with heavy metals and toxins from our mothers. The good news is, while you can’t avoid it, you can…

Many people with Graves’ Disease or Hashimoto’s also have thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies.

TPO antibodies develop when the immune system attacks thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme that plays a signific…

“Nutrition is about growth, metabolism, and repair. It's not just about the food we eat or don't eat.” - Andrea Nakayama

If you have a chronic condition, you’ve probably been advised to cut certain fo…

Living with Graves’ Disease poses a number of challenges.

From the symptoms themselves to the lack of education and support from conventional medical practitioners, it can be difficult to determine th…

If you'd like to improve your gut health, diversify your diet!

Incorporating a variety of colorful plant-based foods, prebiotics, and select strains of probiotics is always a step in the right directi…

Regular movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

Getting regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, improve insulin sensitivity, increase bon…

For many people, hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) offers insights that provide the missing piece on their healing journey. Unlike blood tests, HTMA delivers a more accurate way of measuring minera…

“You have to customize what you eat according to your health and tolerance.”

I’m a big smoothie person, and so are many of my patients. But while green smoothies offer a lot of potential health benefi…