Gut Thyroid Connection

You cannot realize optimum thyroid health until you have addressed the health of your gut. Correcting problems in the gut has been documented in clinical trials to decrease thyroid autoimmunity - which is the most common cause of hypothyroid. For those who are not truly hypothyroid (labs are normal) but exhibit hypothyroid symptoms - it’s usually a gut issue, causing inflammation and that inflammation which causes the hypothyroid-like symptoms. Healing the gut fixes these symptoms. Hands down the most common reason people flounder with thyroid issues is because they are focusing on the symptoms (thyroid) not the cause (the gut).

One Key Reason Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn’t Working

How Paige, a Firefighter, Got Her Energy Back Paige had always been full of energy, and it was perfect for her firefighter career. Then she noticed more fatigue and lack of sharpness. Luckily, her department happened to be doing a health program that revealed Paige’s hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. But thyroid…...Read more

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Gut, Thyroid and Heavy Metals

Understanding Lab Test Ranges & When to Treat with Dr. Tommy Wood Lab test results can seem solid and unquestionable. But what do the lab test ranges of “normal” or “abnormal” really indicate, and where do they come from? Are thyroid lab tests or gut tests indicating abnormal levels always…...Read more

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From Diarrhea and Amenorrhea to Symptom-Free and Pregnant in Just Over 6 Months

A Gut Health Case Study Treating SIBO, Support of Female Hormones Also Healed Low T3 In many cases, thyroid symptoms are the “smoke” and the “fire” is in the gut. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a case study of a patient who had low T3 along with digestive and hormonal…...Read more

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Even ‘Famous’ Thyroid Doctors are Getting this Wrong!

Healing After An Incorrect Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism: Why It’s Important to Start with the Gut A patient came to my office with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism by a “famous thyroid doctor” who had written books on the subject. When I checked her lab results, even by a conservative measure, they…...Read more

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Histamine Intolerance & Unnecessary Thyroid Medication

Two Challenges for Clinicians and How to Tackle Them Unnecessary thyroid medication can be dangerous for a patient, even generating symptoms. Unfortunately, with overdiagnosis of hypothyroidism on the rise, more and more patients are being prescribed medications they don’t need. Hear a case study from a functional medicine clinician who…...Read more

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The Over-Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

Evidence-Based Functional Medicine Case Studies from Dr. Robert Abbott & Dr. Joe Mather In a study of 291 patients in Greece, researchers found that around 60% were incorrectly diagnosed as hypothyroid. While true hypothyroidism does exist, it’s a diagnosis that clinicians need to take a closer look at. Many clinicians…...Read more

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Clinical Insights on How to Treat Thyroid Issues Effectively

Enhance Your Functional Medicine Practice with the Future of Functional Medicine Review A case study that appeared in the June 2019 issue of the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter showcases the strong link between the thyroid and the gut. It’s critical that clinicians recognize this link to treat…...Read more

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Healthy Gut Healthy You a Valuable Gut Guide for Doctors

How Dr. Navaz Habib Uses the Book Clinically to Resolve Tough Cases Even doctors can appreciate having a comprehensive gut health guide at hand. Dr. Navaz Habib finds Healthy Gut, Healthy You an indispensable go-to resource in his practice. The book’s case studies provide him with valuable reference points to…...Read more

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The Autoimmune Paleo Diet for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Landmark Study with Researcher Dr. Robert Abbott The autoimmune paleo (or AIP) diet and community support together can benefit patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, according to a landmark study. AIP removes nightshades, eggs, nuts, seeds, ghee, and caffeine, in addition to standard paleo restrictions. The study’s community support (which included online…...Read more

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Long-Term Study Links Pesticide Exposure to Hypothyroidism

Eating Organic May Reduce Your Risk A large, 20-year study of farmers shows associations between exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides and an increased risk of hypothyroidism. Many of these chemicals are still in use. Note that the study measured occupational use, or very high exposure. Another study which measured…...Read more

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Gut Thyroid Connection

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