Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity? Women with vitamin D deficiency … [Read more...]
A Successful Patient Case Study Treating Insomnia, Weight Gain, Thyroid, and Arthritis
A conservative yet progress functional medical approach holds much promise in symptom relief. If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free gut health eBook, click here. If you are a healthcare provider looking to sharpen your clinical skills, click here. A Successful Patient Case Study … [Read more...]
Success with Thyroid Autoimmunity, Joint Pain, Fatigue, Insomnia, and Weight Gain
Today I sat down with Laura. She was suffering with energy ups and downs, weight gain, insomnia, and joint pain from arthritis. We also found that Laura had Hashimoto's thyroid autoimmunity. We shifted Laura away from her previous vegetarian-like diet toward more of a Paleo-like diet. We also used some herbs and vitamins to help quell inflammation in the thyroid, in addition to herbal support for … [Read more...]
Still Having Thyroid Issues? This May Be Why
If you’re suffering from hypothyroidism and haven’t been able to resolve your symptoms, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) may be the culprit. The challenge is that many of the symptoms of hypothyroid can be the same as SIBO, so it’s sometimes difficult to know if your issue is really thyroid-related or gut-related. If you need help healing your gut, click here Still Having … [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...]
The Benefits of a Lower Carbohydrate Diet for Those with Hashimoto’s
What effect does diet have on thyroid autoimmunity? We look at a study that observes the beneficial effects of a lower-carbohydrate diet in overweight patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. If you need help with thyroid autoimmunity, click here The Benefits of a Lower Carbohydrate Diet for Those with Hashimoto’s The thyroid is one of the metabolism-regulating glands. Its function is to … [Read more...]
Low Carb Diets Decrease Thyroid Autoimmunity
A recent study has shown a very practical low-carb diet can decrease thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the details. If you would like help addressing thyroid autoimmunity, click here. Low Carb Diets Decrease Thyroid Autoimmunity Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. And let’s discuss the ability of low-carbohydrate diets to lower or decrease thyroid autoimmunity. First, what is … [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...]
Thyroid Nodule Success
A patient shares her success managing her Hashimoto’s and thyroid nodules with dietary changes. If you need help managing your thyroid, click here Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio Weekly Videos Thyroid Nodule Success Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hi, I’m Dr. Ruscio. I’m here with Patricia. Patricia Johnson: Patricia Johnson. DrMR: And she had some really good results in a short period of time. So I … [Read more...]