It is estimated that 12% of people will have a thyroid problem in their lifetime. This week we’ll take a look at three supplements that could help or harm your thyroid. If you need help with your thyroid or iodine levels, click here. Dr. R's Fast Facts Iodine, vitamin D and selenium can all impact thyroid health through affecting the immune system and potentially increasing or … [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. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio with some very good news for those who suffer with thyroid … [Read more...]
2 Types of Thyroid Problems. Which One Are You?
Hypothyroidism can sometimes seem intimidating, there are lots of opinions and differing recommendations. Dr. Ruscio simplifies thyroid problems into 2 categories and helps you determine which one you are. Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s YouTube account 2 Types of Thyroid Problems. Which One Are You? Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hi. This is Dr. Ruscio, and welcome to the second part of our … [Read more...]
Hypothyroid, PMS and the Magical Herb
When a woman is suffering with a female hormone imbalance, what is she to do? Whether you are a younger women suffering with PMS or an older woman suffering with the menopausal transition, there is help. All too often women are offered hormone replacement therapy, birth control or anti-depressants. While these can be useful to alleviate symptoms, the cause is often overlooked. Thyroid and PMS can … [Read more...]
Thyroid Nodules, Goiter and Iodine – Episode 8
Dr. Ruscio continues his informative series on Thyroid and Iodine with this episode covering thyroid goiters and nodules. He digs into the research on the probable causes, as well as, the testing and treatment of each of these conditions. Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio Radio: Topics: Review of first two podcasts on Thyroid & Iodine.....1:51 Intro to thyroid nodules and … [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...]
Two Types of Thyroid Problems.
Often times I find doctors try to over complicate the thyroid, maybe in attempts to impress patients with their knowledge. However, most hypothyroidism can be simplified down to 2 general types. They are functional and autoimmune. Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Autoimmune is by far the most common and it is also known as Hashimoto’s or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I have written an entire … [Read more...]
Female Hormone Balancing
Deidre shares her experience working with Dr. Ruscio to address her symptoms of depression through hormone balancing. If you need help with hormone balancing, click here. Hi, my name is Deidre. I started working with Michael Ruscio, Dr. Ruscio, probably about four months ago. And my symptoms before were that of depression. I was moody all the time, low energy levels, could never get up … [Read more...]
Inflammation – The Silent Thyroid Disruptor
“All steps of thyroid hormone synthesis, from iodide uptake to thyroid hormone secretion, may be affected by cytokines (aka inflammation), the effects of which are generally inhibitory.” 1 Inflammation is a big deal. The more we research the effects of inflammation the more we realize how inflammation is one of the main unifying commonalities in most chronic disease; thyroid disease … [Read more...]
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