The field of functional medicine has become too liberal with labeling someone as ‘hypothyroid’. This might sound appealing, “Yes, I finally have a diagnosis”. However, the hidden danger is that taking unneeded thyroid medication can make your symptoms worse. Let’s detail how to know if you are truly hypothyroid. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, this is Dr. Ruscio. Let's discuss if you're … [Read more...]
4 Practical Tips for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis & Hypothyroid Symptoms
Hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity are shrouded in fear and confusion, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are simple, evidence-based and practical strategies that can help you determine if you actually have hypothyroid or thyroid autoimmunity. It’s important to know if you have either of these, so you can act. It’s equally as important to know if you do not, so you can prevent … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Does Not Improve Thyroid Autoimmunity
We’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Recent Study Effect of Vitamin D deficiency treatment on thyroid function and autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Improves Thyroid Autoimmunity
More good news regarding vitamin D supplementation and thyroid autoimmunity. Another study has shown supplementation can improve thyroid autoimmunity, this time in women with already normal vitamin D levels. Let’s discuss. If you need help with thyroid autoimmunity, click … [Read more...]
Thyroid Autoimmunity – What Are Healthy Levels for Thyroid Antibodies
Thyroid autoimmunity (also known as Hashimoto’s) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is a process wherein your immune system makes antibodies against your thyroid gland, and this then causes damage to the thyroid. Lab tests are available to gauge the severity of this autoimmune process, but doctors and patients are often unsure what “healthy” values on these tests are. Let’s answer … [Read more...]
Treating Graves’ Disease
Graves' Disease is an autoimmune thyroid condition that can cause hyperthyroid, requiring someone to have their thyroid gland removed or destroyed. The same underlying immune dysfunction that causes hypothyroid also causes Graves' Disease. If you need help treating Grave's Disease, click here. Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s YouTube account Treating Graves' Disease Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hey, … [Read more...]
Thyroid Autoimmunity and H. Pylori – One Patient’s Story
Today we speak with June, a patient who has done quite well in terms of symptomatic improvement. As we have been monitoring June, we noticed her thyroid antibodies were increasing slightly and that she has H. pylori. We then treated both of these and documented her response. Her case teaches us some valuable lessons. Let’s discuss. If you have questions about Thyroid Autoimmunity and H. … [Read more...]
Will You Become Hypothyroid?
The two main markers that usually lead to hypothyroidism are elevated thyroid antibodies and TSH. Here we discuss simple, effective strategies to help lower your thyroid antibodies and help prevent hypothyroidism. If you need help managing your thyroid health, click here Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s YouTube account Will You Become Hypothyroid? Dr. Michael Ruscio: Will I become … [Read more...]
Reversing Damage to Your Thyroid
The most common cause of hypothyroid is due to progressive damage to your thyroid gland. This damage is caused by autoimmunity and as this damage accrues it eventually leads to hypothyroid. Is it possible to stop or even reverse this damage? A recent study provides some exciting news. For help with thyroid autoimmunity, click here. Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s YouTube account Reversing … [Read more...]
Podcast – Thyroid & Iodine; getting to the truth – part 1
In Part 1 in this series on Thyroid and Iodine, Dr. Ruscio delves into the immense body of research available today on the topic. He goes into depth on what the research tells us on thyroid, hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity, why halogens might not be that important, the importance of the Sodium/Iodide Symporter and the recommended lab tests for thyroid health and iodine … [Read more...]