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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this informative episode, Nurse Doza explores the complexities of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid. He delves into the root causes beyond just thyroid dysfunction, discusses manageable lifestyle changes, highlights the liver's crucial role, and emphasizes the importance of targeted supplementation. This comprehensive overview provides practical insights for those living with Hashimoto's, offering hope and actionable steps towards better health.
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Hashimoto's often stems from previous infections, traumatic events, or lifestyle factors, not just thyroid issues.
- A gluten-free diet can significantly reduce thyroid antibodies associated with Hashimoto's.
- Managing stress is crucial, as it can trigger Hashimoto's flare-ups.
- The liver plays a vital role in thyroid hormone conversion and function.
- Targeted supplementation, especially zinc, selenium, and liver support, can improve Hashimoto's management.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 START
01:00 Introduction to Hashimoto's thyroiditis
02:00 Previous infections and their role in Hashimoto's
05:00 Traumatic events and thyroid health
08:00 Importance of proper thyroid testing
11:00 Gluten's impact on thyroid health
14:00 Managing Hashimoto's through lifestyle changes
17:00 The liver's role in thyroid function
20:00 Nutrient deficiencies affecting thyroid health
22:00 Benefits of dry sauna for Hashimoto's
24:00 Importance of supplements in managing Hashimoto's
RESOURCES
- "Viruses and thyroiditis: an update" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654877/
- "Posttraumatic stress disorder and risk of selected autoimmune diseases among US military personnel" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30488818/
- "Nutritional Approach to Thyroid Health: An Overview of the Current Evidence" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9101513/
- "Hashimoto Thyroiditis: An Update on Pathogenic Mechanisms, Diagnostic Protocols, Therapeutic Strategies, and Potential Malignant Transformation" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9478900/
- "Thyroid Hormones and the Liver: A Regulatory Network" https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-020-01208-6
- "The interrelationship between thyroid gland and liver: a review" https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0300508921006064
- "Far-infrared therapy for cardiovascular, autoimmune, and other chronic health problems: A systematic review" https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2018/1857413