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

There are four major players in the endocrine system: thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, sex hormones, and blood sugar metabolism. The first three are in a delicate balance where any movement in one affects the other, which is why many patients with thyroid issues are also experiencing adrenal problems. Years ago, when I dealt with Graves’ disease, I knew stress could be a factor, but I assumed i...

Botox injections use a toxin called botulinum toxin to stop the release of acetylcholine and prevent muscles from contracting. Botox injections are commonly used to smooth wrinkles on the face but can also help treat neck spasms, overactive bladder, lazy eye, and other health conditions. During my interview with Inna Topiler about the causes of thyroid autoimmunity, she mentioned Botox injections...

“Breathing is the most important thing we do that nobody taught us or trained us to do.” - Dr. Sachin Patel Breathing plays a vital role in so many areas and aspects of our lives. More than just delivering oxygen to our mitochondria, correct breathing promotes healthy circulation, lymphatic flow, a healthy nervous system, and so much more. Despite the profound effect that breathing has on our phys...

“There’s no better way to end the day than by expressing gratitude.” Many of us have stressful days; some are more stressful than others. Even on those days, expressing gratitude can help with your thyroid and all aspects of your health. For me, keeping a gratitude journal has been an essential part of my day, and I know there are always things I am grateful for whenever I sit down to write at the...

While you’re on your thyroid healing journey, there are several blood markers you’ll need to monitor. Unfortunately, there are common mistakes that providers and patients make that can impact these tests, potentially producing misleading results. Today, I’m sharing the four mistakes I see most often, which are relevant whether you have hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto’s. I’m talking about the importan...

Knowledge is power, and understanding the potential risks of Graves' Disease can empower you to take the necessary steps to manage your symptoms effectively. I've been working with people with hyperthyroidism for over a decade, and many of those people have successfully managed their symptoms with natural treatment solutions while at the same time trying to address the underlying cause o...

“Eating organic is fundamental to living a healthy life.” - Jeffrey Smith The conversation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and glyphosate is about much more than our food. It’s about preventing diseases from developing, caring for our environment, protecting nature for future generations, and more. Unfortunately, a lot of people still don’t take it seriously enough. Today, I’m joined b...

If you have hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto’s and you’ve decided you want to address the underlying causes or condition, chances are you are interested in working with a specialist with good experience focused on your condition. The problem is, unless you already know someone with the same condition who’s worked successfully with a practitioner, it can be challenging to figure out how and where to fi...

“Thyroid is a huge issue in women with PCOS.” - Dr. Felice Gersh According to the best estimates, at least 10% of women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Its prevalence is increasing across the world, and for many of these women, the symptoms persist throughout their reproductive years and into menopause while the underlying factors are never addressed. While a PCOS diagnosis can feel overwhe...

Are algae-based supplements a good substitute for fish oils? What’s the best approach to heavy metal detox? Can hyperthyroidism cause periodontal disease? Is it okay to use bugleweed for the long term? 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...

“The immune dysregulation we tend to see in autoimmunity is often activated initially by an infection, a toxin, or both.” - Dr. Brian Plante When it comes to autoimmune thyroid conditions, there’s almost always a connection to vector-borne infections, opportunistic viral infections, or environmental toxins like mold and heavy metals. From Lyme disease to Bartonella and Babesia infections, symptoms...

Back in 2011, I wrote the first edition of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease. The second edition was released two years later with new information and updates. Since then, so much time has passed that I realized the best thing to do was to update the book for a third edition. I've updated many of the chapters, from my shifting opinion on iodine to updated sym...

“We don't want to be in that state of let me shoot now and ask questions later, and that's what happens in most cases with autoimmunity.” - Inna Topiler The common causes of autoimmunity can be grouped into four main buckets: food, toxins, infections, and stress. From the things we put into and on our bodies to how we process the stresses of modern life, we often create a state of chroni...

TSH is a pituitary hormone that communicates with the thyroid gland and essentially tells it to produce more thyroid hormone. As a result, when someone has hypothyroidism - low thyroid hormones - typically, they'll have elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. On the other hand, when someone has hyperthyroidism - elevated thyroid hormones - they'll generally have lower TSH leve...

“The modern world is an assault on our immune system.” - Dr. Ben Weitz From the chemicals we put on our skin to the increase in processed foods and toxic chemicals in our everyday lives, it’s no wonder that autoimmune conditions are on the rise. The good news is that people are becoming more aware of the dangers, and eating organic and doing other things to reduce your toxic load is becoming more...

Often associated with Graves’ Disease, thyroid eye disease is a condition that can bring about symptoms such as eye-bulging, pain, difficulty closing the eye, and double vision. Although most cases are mild, some people experience moderate to severe symptoms which may require conventional treatment. Now that Tepezza has been in use for a few years, I’m sharing my thoughts on whether it’s a suitabl...

“Menopause is natural and mandatory. Suffering is optional.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca When it comes to balancing your hormones in perimenopause and menopause, there’s a lot of discussion about the benefits of bioidentical hormones and hormone replacement therapy. The potential for using diet and lifestyle to balance your hormones is often overlooked. Today’s guest, Dr. Anna Cabeca, emphasizes that it tak...

While not everyone with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s experiences muscle and joint pain, it’s not uncommon for this to occur. At the same time, some other conditions and factors can lead to muscle spasms, muscle pain, or joint pain that are not directly related to a thyroid condition. Today, I’m sharing the top causes you should look for if you’re experiencing muscle or joint pain. In this episo...

“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 optimally and left untreated, you start to see a cascading effect on other systems. Whether it’s thyroid autoimmunity, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism, we’ll often see accompanying issues with co...

“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 fundamental level, trauma is any time we feel overwhelmed, powerless, out of control, vulnerable, and afraid. Traumatic experiences can come from chronic stress that has worn you right down, the sudden st...

“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 optimal health, there are three core systems we need to focus on: the detoxification system, gut and digestive system, and immune system. While they are three different systems, they’re very clo...

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 functions in the body. Today, I’m discussing the importance of vitamin D, research on the role of vitamin D in the body, reasons for vitamin D deficiency, testing methods, and more. I’m also sharing m...

“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 acupuncture and energy therapy, they’ll do very little if we’re not addressing nutrition and the other foundational pillars of good health. Finding the proper diet for you is critical to feeling better an...

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, there are five main essential oils that have been shown to be helpful for thyroid health. Today, I’m sharing my experience and what research shows about the benefits of lemongrass, myrrh, frankincens...

“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 many people with thyroid conditions. At the same time, two of the biggest struggles for those dealing with hypothyroidism are chronic fatigue and losing weight. Feeding the muscle tissue with resistance...