What You Need To Know About Thyroid Disease
A challenge with thyroid disease is that it can easily be misdiagnosed. This is because some of the signs and symptoms are similar to those of other diseases.
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
When Should I Start Taking a Multivitamin?
Do you remember taking a chewable multivitamin when you were a kid? Those brightly-colored pills may have saved you from a range of nutrient deficiencies, yet you probably gave them up long ago. However, there are lots of little bottles…
Leaky Gut, Candida & Autoimmune Disease
Did you know that if you are dealing with either Candida overgrowth or an autoimmune disease, there’s a good chance you could be dealing with the other as well through a leaky gut? In working with thousands of patients, I…
Video: 4 Essential Nutrients to Reverse Hashimoto’s
If you have Hashimoto’s, there are 4 essential vitamins and minerals your thyroid relies on for producing its hormones, converting them into their active state, and other essential processes. Many of my Hashimoto’s and hypothyroid patients have seen a big…
7 Foods You Should Be Eating if You Have Hashimoto’s
If you have Hashimoto’s, the foods you eat can have a major impact on how well your thyroid functions, either by impacting your thyroid hormones themselves, or your immune system. Because remember, Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition, meaning your immune…
10 Things Your Endocrinologist Isn’t Telling You About Hashimoto’s
Getting a Hashimoto’s diagnosis can be confusing. You may be wondering what caused it in the first place and if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. You’re not alone. An estimated 27 million Americans have some form of thyroid dysfunction….
Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimoto’s?
Ketogenic (or “keto”) diets are all the rage right now. Along with helping you lose weight and increase energy levels, keto diets have the potential to reverse a number of chronic illnesses, from diabetes, to cancer, and even certain autoimmune…
3 Reasons Your Doctor Missed Your Hashimoto’s Diagnosis
As I explain in my book, The Thyroid Connection, we are in the midst of a thyroid epidemic, with around 27 million Americans facing some sort of thyroid dysfunction. Women are up to eight times more likely to be diagnosed…
Is Gluten to Blame for Your Hashimoto’s?
By now you’re likely at least somewhat familiar with the gluten-free movement. You may have heard that gluten sensitivity can cause health problems and a myriad of symptoms. However, did you know it is particularly damaging for anyone with Hashimoto’s?…
11 Signs You Have Hashimoto’s and How to Overcome It
Are you tired all the time even after getting a full night’s sleep? Do you find yourself forgetting where your keys are or where you parked your car? Perhaps you’re dealing with cold hands, hair loss, weight gain or difficulty…
Mercury Overload: What It Is & How It Affects Your Health
You may be surprised to learn that even in our “clean” and modern world, mercury overload is much more common than you would think, and it is very often a root cause of chronic illnesses, including Hashimoto’s, Graves’, and autoimmune…
5 Steps to Take Back Your Health if You Have Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s, Graves’, and all other forms of thyroid dysfunction are near and dear to my heart for two very important reasons. One is that I struggled with my own autoimmune thyroid condition. In fact it nearly caused me to drop…
What Do My Hashimoto’s Lab Results Really Mean
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is ‘what are the most important thyroid labs to check if you have Hashimoto’s?’ This, along with what do the lab result mean, are two of the most important topics to…
4 Essential Nutrients to Reverse Hashimoto’s
Your thyroid is your body’s engine, not only because it powers your whole body, but also because it requires many different interconnected parts, working in unison, to run smoothly. That includes a number of important chemicals and nutrients. In this…
Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s
Which type of thyroid medication is best for Hashimoto’s? This is something I am asked all the time by my patients, in my support community, and in my Facebook community. I first want to clarify that thyroid medications are not…
The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question
Is taking iodine good or bad for Hashimoto’s, and how much is safe to take? There is a lot of debate around this topic, and these are questions I get asked all the time when I speak about thyroid health….
Why Am I So Irritable and Moody?!
I want to tell you about a patient whose story of irritability and mood swings might sound familiar to you. Sarah came into my office, and after introducing myself, I asked her what brought her in to see me. Her…
The SIBO & Hypothyroidism Connection
One of the most common gut health issues I see in hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s patients in my clinic is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO. And, scientific research has shown a strong correlation between the two. In this article, I’ll…
What Can Go Wrong with Your Thyroid
This is the first article in a multi-part series on the thyroid. Follow along as we explore how the thyroid works and how you can use The Myers Way® Four Pillars of Health to prevent, control, or reverse thyroid disease….
The Myers Way Episode 32: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Izabella Wentz
Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a passionate, innovative, solution focused pharmacist with an exceptional blend of creativity, empathy and clinical experience. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the…
