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

Almost all of us are walking around with nutrient shortfalls.

In the health and wellness community, we define diets based on what foods they consider good or bad. The problem is that it often leads to…

Many people with Grave’s disease patients have been told that their thyroid gland will eventually burn out and they’ll become hypothyroid.

Although this is a common concern, no quality research suppor…

Your environment plays a central role in your health, and immune dysfunction is at play alongside many conditions.

An allergy is an overreaction of your immune system to something in your environment,…

If you have a child or teenager with hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto’s, there is hope to restore their health.

Graves' disease is the most frequent cause of hyperthyroidism in children, and as an adult w…

Probiotics are one of the most common supplements I recommend to patients.

With their role in improving gut health and suppressing autoimmunity, probiotics can be an important supporting tool for you…

When it comes to diet and autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ and Hashimotos, you hear a lot about avoiding gluten. What surprises many patients is that we also often recommend avoiding dai…

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. Dep…

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…

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 medicin…

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…

“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 sustain…

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 lo…

“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 hel…

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 …

“Your options for treating hyperthyroidism are medication, radioactive iodine, or surgery.”

That’s just one of the many myths patients with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease hear from endocrinologis…

Iron is one of the most commonly deficient minerals. That’s why I recommend a full iron panel to my patients.

Although iron deficiency is commonly associated with anemia, it’s important to note that y…

“If you have thyroid health issues and you’re only taking medication, you’re cheating yourself out of feeling much better than you do.” -  Annabel Bateman

The best thing you can do for your health is …

Several foods are known to be potential triggers of autoimmunity. Others can cause leaky gut, which in turn can lead to autoimmunity.  Plus, if you’re eating inflammatory foods, regardless of whether…

EMF exposure has a cumulative effect. Just because you’re okay today doesn’t mean you’ll be okay tomorrow. Now is the time to start taking small actions to minimize your exposure.

But taking the first…

When considering getting a biopsy, the main concern is that a thyroid nodule could be cancerous. But while many people have thyroid nodules, most are benign.

So, how can you assess whether a thyroid b…