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If you’ve ever wondered whether there are quick ways to start feeling better with Hashimoto’s, you’re not alone… I was searching for answers too. In this solo episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, I take you through my personal journey, from experiencing difficult symptoms to discovering the key strategies that made a real difference.
I share my experience with nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and lifestyle changes, debunk some common thyroid health myths, and provide practical steps to help you start your healing journey.
The transformation I experienced was nothing short of life-changing, and I know it can be for you too. Tune in as I explain why taking a comprehensive approach beyond thyroid medication is essential — and how it just might be what you’ve been looking for to get back to feeling like your best self.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why thyroid meds aren’t enough for most people – Symptoms such as gut issues, blood sugar imbalances, brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, and hair loss, require additional interventions.
- Nutrient deficiencies are often at the root of symptoms – Identifying deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals can be a game-changer. Common ones include B12, Vitamin D, ferritin, selenium and thiamine. Some you can “guess”, others you must test.
- Food sensitivities – Removing foods like dairy and gluten can lead to rapid improvements in digestive symptoms and more in a matter of days.
- Blood sugar balancing – Why eating more protein and healthy fats (and fewer processed carbs) can help stabilize your energy and lower thyroid antibodies.
- Stress and other lifestyle factors – Lifestyle changes (some very simple ones) can help your body on the path to healing and help you get your life back.
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Nutrients Discussed
- Vitamin B12 – May support stress, brain function, and overall wellbeing
- Vitamin D – The optimal range is 60 to 80 ng/mL
- Selenium + Myo-Inositol – Selenium may help to reduce thyroid antibodies, and myo-inositol can be very helpful for symptoms such as anxiety
- Ferritin (Iron) – The optimal level for our thyroid is between 90-110 ng/mL
- Thiamine – Can dramatically improve thyroid-related fatigue in just days
- Magnesium – May help with constipation, cramping, sleep issues,
Other Tools and Resources
- Root Cause Nutrition Panel – Self-order nutrient testing from Ulta Lab Tests. This tests for B12, ferritin, vitamin D, CMP and CBC levels. (Some insurance companies will cover this, but please check to be sure before you order.)
- Food sensitivity testing – I recommend the 184 Food Allergy IgG test from Alletess or their 96 Food version to check for sensitivities.
- Hashimoto’s-friendly protein powder – I developed this Hydrolyzed Beef Protein for those looking for a clean, thyroid-friendly alternative to whey or other protein powders.
- Thiamine for fatigue relief – Learn how this overlooked nutrient has helped many reclaim their energy in my article, Thiamine and Thyroid Fatigue.
- Find a thyroid-literate practitioner – Search my patient-recommended Practitioner Database to connect with a knowledgeable provider.
- Subscribe to the podcast (Spotify and Apple) to get notified about future podcasts with guests like Elliot Overton and Dr. Alan Christensen.
- Download My A-Z Thyroid Symptom Guide here.
Books and Articles About Thyroid Health
- The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s
- Strategies to Overcome Hair Loss with Hashimoto’s
- Best diet for Hashimoto’s
- Blood Sugar Balance and Thyroid Health
- The Fundamental Gut Health Protocol
- Introduction to Hashimoto’s – A collection of introductory articles for those just getting started on their healing journey
Healing is possible, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way. I hope this episode empowers you to take the next step toward feeling your best!
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About the Host
Dr. Izabella Wentz
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.
Dr. Izabella Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, the Wall Street Journal bestseller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health, and her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol.
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