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When I first began working with clients who had Hashimoto’s, I thought functional medicine testing, supplements, and dietary changes would always lead to improvement. But I quickly realized that for some, nothing seemed to help. Out of frustration and determination, I tried something different and stumbled onto a process that transformed my practice and my clients’ lives.
What I discovered was a simple but powerful way to help the liver do its job more effectively. Within just two weeks, 80% of people following this method began to feel dramatically better, with improvements in energy, mood, digestion, and even weight. In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps of this “liver reset” process, explain why toxins and thyroid health are so closely connected, and share how you can start feeling better in as little as two weeks.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why toxins are such a hidden driver of Hashimoto’s symptoms. From environmental exposures like pollution, jet fuel, mold, and fluoride, to hidden household sources such as cleaning products and plastics, our bodies are constantly dealing with toxins. For those with Hashimoto’s, this toxic load can overwhelm detox pathways, leading to fatigue, brain fog, pain, skin issues, and stubborn weight gain.
- The “aha moment” that changed my approach. When my most sensitive clients weren’t responding to diets or supplements, I tried targeted liver support. Within two weeks, their brain fog lifted, energy returned, and pain diminished. This confirmed that liver congestion and toxin buildup play a central role in keeping many Hashimoto’s patients sick.
- The four key elements of my liver reset process. Healing begins by reducing toxic exposures (makeup, candles, plastics, cleaning chemicals), removing common trigger foods (gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, alcohol), incorporating healing foods (cruciferous veggies, beets, blueberries, sprouts, lemon water), and supporting natural detox pathways like sweating, hydration, and bowel movements.
- Why supporting the liver is better than “forceful detox.” Harsh cleanses, chelation, or high-dose supplements can overwhelm the body and worsen symptoms. Gentle liver support using nutrients like NAC, magnesium, and milk thistle – paired with sweating, hydration, and fiber – works with the body’s natural systems for safe, effective toxin clearance.
- How this protocol improves thyroid function. The liver is essential for converting T4 to active T3, clearing out estrogen metabolites, and reducing the backlog of toxins that sabotage energy and mood. By supporting the liver, we improve hormone balance, reduce antibodies, and create an environment where Hashimoto’s remission is possible.
- Real-world results from thousands of clients (and myself). From reduced joint pain and brain fog to improved labs and weight loss, this simple process has created life-changing outcomes. I personally experienced clearer skin, more energy, and even emotional release after going through the liver reset.
Resources
- Join the Root Cause Reset – support the liver with 4 easy steps to jumpstart your healing, making you feel brighter, happier, and more alive – quickly. Use this special link to get a 10% discount!
Supplements We Discussed
- Magnesium citrate – a critical mineral that supports constipation, sleep, cramps, and thyroid health. Consider Rootcology Magnesium Citrate Powder.
- Rootcology Liver Reset – contains a natural pea protein isolate to fuel detoxification pathways, as well as nutrients and antioxidants needed to support both phase I and phase II detoxification pathways, for safe and gentle detoxification.
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC) – boosts glutathione and supports liver detoxification. Consider Rootcology Pure N-Acetyl Cysteine.
- Methylation support (B vitamins, folate, etc.) – helps with toxin processing, especially for those with MTHFR gene mutations. Consider Rootcology MTHFR Pathways.
- Milk thistle – an herb used for gentle liver support.
- Electrolytes – to aid hydration and kidney detox pathways. Consider Rootcology Electrolyte Blend.
Other Tools and Resources
- Air purifiers use a filtration system to remove airborne toxins. Consider the Jaspr Air Scrubber (use code DRWENTZ for 10% off your first purchase), or an AirDoctor filter, which has been proven to capture particles 100 times smaller than the HEPA standard
- AquaTru or ClearlyFiltered water filters / spring water delivery: Filtered tap water reduces fluoride exposure, and local spring water delivery services offer water that is free of fluoride and other contaminants. (Check your area for local services.)
- Branch Basics cleaning products: Non-toxic household cleaners.
- Dandy Blend: Herbal coffee alternative made from dandelion that supports liver health. (Dandy Blend is made with barley which is extracted with water, producing no malt; this special extraction process results in a gluten-free product.)
- Infrared saunas use infrared rays to assist in detoxification. Consider Sunlighten saunas and Therasage portable infrared saunas.
- Epsom salt baths support detox through sweating and relaxation.
- Mosaic Diagnostics toxin testing: Lab testing for heavy metals, mold, and environmental toxins.
Books and Articles About Thyroid Health
- Hashimoto’s Protocol by Dr. Izabella Wentz
- Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause by Dr. Izabella Wentz
- Studies on Magnesium and Thyroid Health
- How Supporting the Liver Is Key to Recovering from Thyroid Disease
- Air Quality and Hashimoto’s – Is the Air You’re Breathing Making You Sick?
- 8 Benefits of the Infrared Sauna That Can Reduce Symptoms of Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism
- Fluoride and Your Thyroid
- NAC for Immune Health, Detoxification and Gut Health
- MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients
- The Importance of Electrolytes for Hashimoto’s
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About Our 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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