(TBS #10) Hashimoto's Thyroiditis for Beginners + Treatment Options!
Today is lesson #10 in my thyroid beginner series and it's all about Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
This lesson is designed for those who are recently diagnosed and for those who want a basic overview of the disease!
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease which means that your body is attacking itself. This will eventually result in the entire destruction of your thyroid gland (if left untreated).
But what causes hashimoto's?
Hashimoto's is triggered by the following factors:
+ Stress, usually extreme (death of a family member, taking care of a dying family member, losing a job, divorce, etc.)
+ Infections, especially viral tend to trigger autoimmunity
+ Increased intestinal permeability
+ Genetic predisposition
+ High iodine intake
+ Environmental toxins
+ Food allergies, overgrowth syndromes and so on
Hashimoto's is different from hypothyroidism because it is a CAUSE of hypothyroidism (but not the only cause). Patients with Hashimoto's also have an increased risk for developing certain conditions such as iron deficiency and low stomach acid.
How is it treated?
+ Conventional approach = “Wait and see”
+ Integrative approach =
- Dietary changes (find food allergies and eliminate them)
- Supplements (find nutrient deficiencies and replace them)
- Hormones (treat if sub-optimal based on more advanced thyroid testing like free t3/totalT3, etc.)
- LDN if necessary
- Addressing GI function (overgrowth syndromes and so on)
Hey guys!
I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it.
I take a personalized/functional medicine approach to management of conditions. I'm not accepting patients but you can learn more and get plenty of information on my blog!
You can learn more about high-quality supplements that I create (and personally use) here:
https://www.restartmed.com/shop/
More information, including links to literary studies, in the video and the full blog post, can be found here:
https://www.restartmed.com/hashimotos-thyroiditis/
You can find more general information on my site here:
https://www.restartmed.com/
If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2
This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.
Do you have any topics or video ideas? Please say so in the comments below!
This lesson is designed for those who are recently diagnosed and for those who want a basic overview of the disease!
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease which means that your body is attacking itself. This will eventually result in the entire destruction of your thyroid gland (if left untreated).
But what causes hashimoto's?
Hashimoto's is triggered by the following factors:
+ Stress, usually extreme (death of a family member, taking care of a dying family member, losing a job, divorce, etc.)
+ Infections, especially viral tend to trigger autoimmunity
+ Increased intestinal permeability
+ Genetic predisposition
+ High iodine intake
+ Environmental toxins
+ Food allergies, overgrowth syndromes and so on
Hashimoto's is different from hypothyroidism because it is a CAUSE of hypothyroidism (but not the only cause). Patients with Hashimoto's also have an increased risk for developing certain conditions such as iron deficiency and low stomach acid.
How is it treated?
+ Conventional approach = “Wait and see”
+ Integrative approach =
- Dietary changes (find food allergies and eliminate them)
- Supplements (find nutrient deficiencies and replace them)
- Hormones (treat if sub-optimal based on more advanced thyroid testing like free t3/totalT3, etc.)
- LDN if necessary
- Addressing GI function (overgrowth syndromes and so on)
Hey guys!
I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it.
I take a personalized/functional medicine approach to management of conditions. I'm not accepting patients but you can learn more and get plenty of information on my blog!
You can learn more about high-quality supplements that I create (and personally use) here:
https://www.restartmed.com/shop/
More information, including links to literary studies, in the video and the full blog post, can be found here:
https://www.restartmed.com/hashimotos-thyroiditis/
You can find more general information on my site here:
https://www.restartmed.com/
If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2
This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.
Do you have any topics or video ideas? Please say so in the comments below!
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