08: Reversing Hashimoto’s with Nutrition

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We need to nourish to heal, not restrict. Over-restricting foods can cause more stress, and stress alone can make Hashimoto’s worse.” – Carrie Korem

In this episode of The Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend and functional nutritional therapy practitioner and founder of Deliciously Organic, Carrie Korem, to explore how nutrition plays a critical role in reversing Hashimoto’s. Carrie shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic migraines, IBS, eczema, and eventually Hashimoto’s by adopting a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet.

We dive deep into the impact of diet on thyroid health, the role of heavy metal toxicity, and the importance of gut healing in autoimmune recovery. Carrie also shares practical, real-world tips on how to nourish the body, reduce stress, and create a lifestyle that supports long-term healing.

If you’ve ever wondered if food could be the missing piece in your Hashimoto’s journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss!

Carrie managed her symptoms by focusing on nutrient-dense foods, gut health, and detoxification and now she helps others do the same. If you have thyroid symptoms, check out these practical tips about regaining your health naturally!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How a nutrient-dense diet can be powerful in reversing Hashimoto’s symptoms and the foundational nutritional changes that can support your healing.
The impact of heavy metals on thyroid health — how improper amalgam filling removal can trigger Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions.
“Healthy” foods that can be a hidden thyroid trigger — If you’re reacting to eggs, garlic, or cruciferous vegetables, you’re not alone. Many people with Hashimoto’s struggle with sulfur sensitivity — not because these foods are bad, but because their bodies aren’t breaking them down properly. The good news? You can restore your tolerance with the right approach.
How detoxing too soon can wreck your thyroid — Many people jump into cleanses, parasite protocols, or heavy metal detoxes too soon — and end up feeling worse. If your gut isn’t healed and your detox pathways aren’t working properly, you could be releasing toxins faster than your body can eliminate them, triggering new symptoms.
The #1 overlooked nutrient most people miss for thyroid healing
Think you’re getting enough Vitamin A from carrots? Think again. Many with Hashimoto’s can’t efficiently convert beta-carotene into usable Vitamin A (retinol), which is crucial for thyroid hormone production, gut lining repair, and immune balance. Without enough, you could be unknowingly stalling your healing progress.
Food sensitivities are a symptom — not the root cause
If you react to multiple foods, the problem isn’t the food — it’s what’s happening inside your body. Gut infections, low stomach acid, and poor detox function can all drive food intolerances. The solution? Fix the root cause, so you can eat without fear again.
Why extreme food restrictions can backfire — and how to safely reintroduce foods.

Nutrients & Supplements

Cod Liver Oil: A natural source of vitamins A, D, and K, along with omega-3 fatty acids, supporting thyroid and immune health.

Butyrate Supplements: Support gut healing and digestion, particularly in individuals with sulfur sensitivities.

Molybdenum: A trace mineral that aids in sulfur metabolism and detoxification, often used for sulfur sensitivity issues.

Detox & Environmental Health

Biological Dentist Database for Safe Amalgam Removal: Proper procedures for removing mercury-containing fillings to prevent heavy metal toxicity.

Clearly Filtered Water Filtration Systems: Reducing exposure to chlorine, fluoride, and pharmaceuticals in drinking water to protect thyroid function. (Get 10% off with code WELCOME10!)

Free Relevant Resources

Books and Online Courses

Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology book
Carrie’s cookbook The Grain-Free Family Table
Carrie’s 90-Day Thyroid Reset Course: Join Here
Carrie’s Adrenal Balance Course: Join Here
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
The Maker’s Diet by Jordan Rubin
Root Cause Recipes Meal plans and recipe for Paleo and AIP type diets

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Host and Guests

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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Carrie Korem

Carrie Korem is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, 2x cookbook author, and founder of the website Deliciously Organic. After struggling with health issues for years, Carrie turned to an unprocessed, nutrient-dense diet and has been able to reverse Hashimoto’s, chronic migraines, IBS and eczema.

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