Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD

Thyroid Pharmacist

The Birth Of The Thyroid Secret-2

The Birth of The Thyroid Secret

Medically reviewed and written by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP

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I’m coming out with a Thyroid Documentary Series: The Thyroid Secret, and as a loyal reader, you’re one of the first to know! The 9-Part Series will air for free for 9 entire days, and it will help you discover how you can recover your health—in an entertaining format! It starts on January 19th, so make sure you reserve your spot. Please do so soon! We had some problems with our servers crashing because so many people tried to sign up, and I want to make sure that my readers all get a chance to watch it as soon as it comes out!

Why a Thyroid Documentary Series, You Ask?

Because I want to change how thyroid disorders are treated. In this day and age, my colleagues and I have the answers to recovery for most people, and I don’t think the path to recovering your health should be locked away and kept behind expensive clinic doors.

That’s why I have written my popular patient guides and why I write my blog. But I know not everyone likes to read, and retaining what you read can be tough, especially when you have brain fog. So I decided to entertain and captivate you with a documentary series so that figuring out how to recover your health is as easy as watching your weekly sitcom! Just a little dream of mine!!

When I was sick, all I wanted was to recover my health. Since I’ve recovered my health, I’ve been able to make so many of my dreams come true and I sincerely hope that you’ll be able to say the same thing one day soon. I’m here to help; this really is my life purpose, and I’m using every bit of training and experience I’ve had in this life to make it happen (but I need YOU)!

Spreading Change And Innovation

During my career in public health, I had the pleasure of being trained in a special model of spreading change and innovation in healthcare. The training was done by HRSA, a government agency, and I felt a little bit like an elite spy among a small group of healthcare insiders trained in a conference room in Washington, DC.

The focus of my work was in medication safety, and I was challenged with reducing adverse drug effects in the elderly, with very limited resources. The training was meant to teach me how to leverage everything I had to create large-scale change. So I had to learn how to be really strategic and plan my moves carefully!

The strategies I learned from the training really blew my mind! In my traditional studies, I learned about testing a lone hypothesis over the course of a long period of time and waiting to analyze the results. This method left me still sick after 3 years of trying various things to get my health back.

In the new innovative model I was trained in root cause analysis to identify the source of the problem, in running multiple tests of change at once, in rapid improvement strategies, and in figuring out what parameters to track to figure out if a change was really an improvement. I was also trained in using collaboration, social media, data, and success stories to create change.

As a result of implementing this training, I made some major breakthroughs in 2013! I received the Excellence in Innovation Award from the Illinois Pharmacists Association for my work in medication safety and landed my first magazine cover :-). This was a huge honor in my career. But more importantly, I used my training to recover my health and this led me to write my first book, Hashimoto’s The Root Cause.

It was a huge honor to receive an award and I loved working in medication safety, but I also knew I had a bigger mission and that I needed to use the tools I had in my arsenal to change how thyroid disorders were treated!

I remember having lunch with one of my consulting clients and telling her that I was going to focus full-time on thyroid advocacy and her smiling and shaking her head in disbelief.

But I knew I had to do it!

If not me, then who? If not now, then when?

I knew that as a pharmacist, I had the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and natural medicine and be a voice of reason for a path that worked best for most people. Because let’s face it, conventional medicine has failed most of us who’ve been diagnosed with thyroid disease, while natural medicine is not perceived as credible by many people because of the current paradigm.

So I set out to change the system, and I’ve been on this mission since 2013. A big part of the model for spreading change and innovation is collecting statistics, highlighting success stories, government intervention, and collaborating with like-minded individuals.

We’ve made some real strides since then. In 2013, people laughed when I suggested that gluten may be inflammatory for people with thyroid disorders. Two years later, I created a survey that showed 88% of people with Hashimoto’s feel better gluten free. People rolled their eyes when I said that triclosan should not be used because it can disrupt thyroid function. Last year, the FDA banned it. No one is laughing anymore, but we still have a lot more progress to make!

You see, to create a large-scale paradigm shift, we need power in numbers. Why?

Because when you’re just one person saying something innovative and different than the rest, you’re considered a pioneering visionary ahead of your time at best, and a nutcase/liar/quack at worst. It’s a tough cross to bear for people who are trying to help others.

But when an army of people come together, and report the same results that you do, you can truly create a movement!

This is why I’ve partnered with the other crazy visionaries out there that are getting phenomenal results with reversing thyroid conditions. I’ve been doing this for some time now. In 2014, I co-hosted the Hashimoto’s Institute. In 2015, I hosted a gathering of the minds and invited 30 of the top integrative thyroid practitioners and functional medicine movers and shakers to spend a weekend with me in Boulder, CO, sharing best practices and masterminding on how we can get better results and help even more people!

It was so exciting, truly an all teach and all learn environment—all of us were doing innovative, unique things, and we all walked away with new things to implement. This synergy also birthed a new idea!

I don’t know if it was Dr. Datis Kharrazian, Pearl and Fabienne from Hashimoto’s Awareness, or James Maskell from the Evolution of Medicine, but someone suggested that we should all do a documentary. Everyone loved the idea, and then it came time to talk about who would implement it. They all turned and looked at me, as I was the one that brought all of them together into that room.

At first I laughed it off, and told my husband- “I am so not doing a documentary!” I don’t know the first thing about making a documentary and I hate being in front of a camera…

But then something magical happened; at random, we got a call from a documentary producer we knew a few weeks later, and then another, and then another!

My husband Michael and I decided that it was a sign and that we had to do it! We partnered with some wonderful people and I (sort of) got over my camera shyness.

The Thyroid Secret is a culmination of last year’s work in creating a documentary series that will show you a path back to recovering your health.

Having spent most of my career in public health and working in underprivileged and underserved populations, the biggest heartbreak I get is when I get messages from people who say that they don’t have the resources to recover their health. This is why we decided to air this entire documentary at no cost to all of my readers for 9 entire days before we make it available as DVD’s and before we try to pitch it to networks.

We hope that this online screening will give you the advanced tools to recover your health—in an easy to understand format that’s fun to watch—and that it will garner lots of buzz in the world in general. I want the average person and the average doctor to really care about and understand thyroid disorders.

My hope is that the documentary will walk you through the root causes and lifestyle changes that you need to take on to recover your health. You’ll of course hear from me, and you’ll also hear from 100 additional experts and 67 patients. We cover root causes beyond gluten and dive deep into hormones, immune modulation, infections, toxins, and much more, but all in a way that’s easy to understand.

I really hope that you enjoy it, and take the time to share it with friends and loved ones!

You can view the trailer and sign-up for the free screening HERE.

I’m really proud and amazed at what we’ve been able to create.  I also learned a ton from the experts and patients while I was interviewing them—I know that you will too! Watching the series will be like being a part of our Collective Thyroid Mastermind!

TM

P.S. Let me know what you think of the trailer for the series. We’re going for a dark and mysterious vibe as we’re hoping to grab more attention from not just people like you who are smart and empowered, but also from people who don’t necessarily know that there’s a better way… As always, I’m open to your suggestions!

 

References:

  1. Excellence in Innovation Award from the Illinois Pharmacists Association
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Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult your physician for any health problems and before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Lifestyle changes can result in improved thyroid function and/or an increased absorption of thyroid hormone medications, leading to a lower required dose and possible symptoms of hyperthyroidism at a dose that was previously stable. Please discuss lifestyle changes with your physician and ensure that your thyroid function is monitored every 6-8 weeks while making lifestyle changes. Symptoms of overmedication include, but are not limited to: rapid or irregular heartbeat, nervousness, irritability or mood swings, muscle weakness or tremors, diarrhea, menstrual irregularities, hair loss, weight loss, insomnia, chest pain, and excessive sweating. Do not start, change, increase, decrease or discontinue your medications without consulting with your physician.

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  1. I just received a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. I gave lost a lot of weight. I am 44 years old. With 3 children. Could you please help me to eat healthy and gain my weight back. I went from 182lbs to 142lbs.

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    • Trina- Most people with Hashimoto’s will experience weight gain, and so of course that’s what gets the most focus, but some people actually experience weight loss, or they can’t keep their weight on.

      This is especially problematic when a person has multiple food sensitivities and needs to adhere to an autoimmune diet that restricts foods.

      Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

      1) Get a calorie counting app like My Fitness Pal on your phone, to help you keep track of your daily calories. Eating real food can be more filling than eating simple carbohydrates and you may not be getting enough calories. Use the app to figure out your target weight and the number of calories per day you need to get there.

      2) Supplement after dinner with The Root Cause Building Smoothie: 1 avocado (300 calories), 1 cup coconut milk (150 calories), 1 banana (100 calories), 2 egg yolks (100 calories, if tolerated), 1 scoop of protein of beef/pea protein(60 calories) – You can also add cooked sweet potatoes if you need more carbs.

      3) Get tested for gut infections. Gut infections can prevent the digestion and assimilation of foods, leaving you underweight and malnourished. The 401H test or GI Effects test are my go to tests.

      4) Get your adrenals tested with an adrenal saliva tests. In some, stressed adrenals may actually lead to poor absorption of foods.

      5) Be sure that you are not over medicated.

      6) Work on reducing your antibodies with a selenium supplement

      7) Stress reduction, when we’re stressed we don’t digest.

      8) Add coconut oil in your beverages, this can add extra calories in your day

      9) Avoid caffeine, it can make you less hungry and stress out your adrenals.

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  2. Went to the trailer/sign up site, only saw the trailer, not the place to sign up “below.” Not finding any place to sign up, only advertising for it. Please advise.

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  3. I’m so happy that I found this information about hives because I blaming everything that I eat and I’m going crazy

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  4. Thank you, Dr. Wentz. I have had Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis for more than 30 years, and I have learned more in the few years of reading your articles, than I have from all the physicians I have seen in person. Now, my daughter has called me to tell me her GYN’s Nurse Practitioner contacted her to tell her, her TSH was elevated. She had more tests run, and her T3 and T4 is normal, and “she will probably have to be on Synthyroid for a few months to get her corrected.” When will these practitioners learn? I am having her referred to my Endocrinologist to test for Hashimoto’s (I have genetic Hashimoto’s), and hopefully I can spare her the agony of symptoms. I will be purchasing her your books so that we can try to reverse this before it gets too far. Again, Thank you!

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    • Susan- I love your empowering attitude! Thank you so much for your support! Make sure to take the book slow, take notes, highlight, and establish a baseline when making changes. 🙂

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  5. I just saw your first episode of this series. I am so excited to watch the rest. Thank you so much for sharing all that you have learned! I have your book and am anxious to also read it. I have so much to learn and am so grateful to know that it is not just me.

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    • Jodi- Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It means so much to me! Make sure to take the book slow, take notes, highlight, and establish a baseline when making changes. 🙂

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  6. I signed up for the 9 part series but don’t know how to access them. I did not get an email with a link or anything. Please help

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    • – thank you for asking about the Thyroid Secret! All 9 episodes will be available through a replay weekend January 28th and January 29th where you can view all 9 episodes at once! You can also go to TheThyroidSecret.com and re register for the emails that will provide you with the links. Don’t worry as episodes 1 and 2 will remain available this week. Make sure to check your spam folder and add us to your email list. The address to add is info@thethyroidsecret.com

      We also have two great options where you can purchase the episodes and watch them whenever you like, as often as you like. The purchase of these episodes allows us to continue our mission of reaching out with the latest research and empowering people around the world who struggle with thyroid disease. This information is the way to finally get others to understand what thyroid patients go through and the challenges we face. It offers hope and solutions to many of our most common problems. We work hard to ensure that thyroid patients and health care providers have access to these incredible resources and without your help it is impossible for us to continue.

      http://thethyroidsecret.com/v1/

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  8. Hi!
    Can I access these episodes in australia?
    In your book, you stress the importance of finding the root cause of hashimotos to facilitate remission. For 4 years I took Epilim for migraine prophylaxis (12 other drugs had failed) which has since been treated with TMJ therapy and I’m drug free. For various reasons, my ‘gut feeling’ is that the Epilim was my trigger (along with genetic predisposition). However, I have researched but found no link and my doctors are dismissive. Have you come across a link in your research? If so, I’d love some article links if possible please?

    kindly 🙂

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  9. Do you have any kind of directory of different states with doctors that are well familiar with thyroid disease and how to treat it. I feel like I am always begging my doctor to do more thorough thyroid tests, trying new medication, etc. He always says that I don’t need them. I am looking for another doctor. Any recommendations on how to find the right doctor? I am watching Episode 1 of the Thyroid Secret. Thanks for sharing this information with us. I appreciate it so much.

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  11. This series has been amazing so far and my husband and I have learned so much about my Hashimotos. Thank you so much, I see an Integrative doctor and can’t wait to talk with her about some of the treatments you mentioning this series.

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  12. I would be thrilled if you could give us the names of the doctors on this series. Some talked about EBV and this is what I have. Thank you for such a brilliant series

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  13. Dear Izabella,

    My problem started after my first child was born. Sometimes my tsh 12 is high and sometimes low 0,01.
    I get always medication but it is not fixed. Or o fall asleep or im crazy angry nervous.
    What can be the solution? What would you suggest?

    Thanks

    Alexandra

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  14. Hi: I just took the ‘thyroid quiz’ and the result is ‘much higher than most’!!! The reason this is so phenomenal is that I have been taking thyroid meds for almost 58 years. I am 72. I’ve taken T4 alone for many years and the last 1 1/2 years Cytomel as well. Why do I STILL have thyroid symptoms! Of course I’m tired; Of course I’ve got brain issues whatever brain fog is!! The cytomel definitiely helped severe constipation when nothing else would. etc. etc. Thanks.

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  15. i’ve been trying to watch the series, but i’m having trouble with the timing between work and commute. i was diagnosed in 2006 after 15 years of arguing w/drs & ins companies that something was wrong. by the time i was diagnosed, it was too late to save my thyroid and 1 1/2 of my parathyroids. can you please let me know how well this approach will work for someone like me? if you have seen it work for someone like me, my husband and i will do everything we can to buy the books (i firmly believe my adrenals are compromised now too) and series. thank you for what you are doing, this world needs to understand how pervasive this disease and how much damage it does. if you can save people from going thru what i have and losing what i have, you are a blessing beyond words.

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    • Patty – thank you for following this page. I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling! 🙁

      Most thyroid conditions result from the immune system attacking the thyroid because the immune system is out of balance. Even when the thyroid is taken out surgically, is ‘dead,’ or treated with radioactive iodine the autoimmunity still persists in most cases. Many people will have their thyroids removed, and will develop new autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, etc. The immune system just finds a different target. We need to re-balance the immune system to prevent this (sometimes the autoimmunity can be reversed as well). The gut determines your immune system. With the exception of discussing proper thyroid medication dosing, the majority of my website and my book focuses on balancing the immune system.

      The Thyroid Secret is an extensive collection of information from the top experts in thyroid health as well as people who have Hashimoto’s; there is no other resource like it. Hear first hand from people what works to help their patients, as well as themselves, live the healthiest life possible.

      Additionally, I have written a comprehensive patient guide that is based on my personal experience with Hashimoto’s and my extensive research and background as a Pharmacist. The book has helped many people understand the varying aspects of this condition and will help you do what you can do to overcome it. Hope you’ll check it out! http://thethyroidsecret.com/v1/

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  16. I would like to purchase this for a family member. How long is delivery time. They will be out of town and I don’t want it delivered while they are gone. Thanks for all the work you have done.

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    • Cheryl – thank you for following this page and for your support!

      We will pack and ship all DVDs on or around March 15th, 2017.

      In the meantime, you’ll be able to digitally stream and download the complete series The Thyroid Secret immediately after purchase.

      Enjoy all the great content and thank you for your support!

      The Thyroid Secret is going to impact millions of lives thanks to people like YOU! Every time someone shares this documentary series, it will touch another person. You’re helping us raise awareness so that others know the real deal—like you can prevent and even heal from thyroid disease.

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  17. Ive been eatting a Paleo Diet for at least a year now and in the last four months has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism as well as gut dysbiosis . I’ve suffered with food allergies for years, gluten being my biggest culprit. I’ve just recently cut out eggs which we were buying the best that we could from an Amish farmer (free from everything you would not want in your eggs) as well as buying raw cheese. Since I’ve cut these two items out I’m even more limited to what I can eat which is mainly animal protein, fish, fruit, vegetables, fermented foods and kefir. Since I’ve cut out the eggs and raw cheese I feel like I’m starving all the time and weak. Im confused on whether I can or cannot eat these two items some information I read say they’re good for me and some information says they’re not. Can you help me solve this puzzle? Thank you so much for making the thyroid Secret it’s brought me both tears, joy and some peace to feel like I’m finally understood with all that I’m experiencing! Thank you kindly Erica

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  18. I ordered the silver package weeks ago and have not received anything. My credit card shows I was charged. Is there a phone number or contact info to follow up on this. Sherry Culp

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  19. Can you suggest a practitioner in Austin, Texas that follows your protocol? I just found out that my current dr. didn’t read the page of my blood work that showed that I have Hashimoto’s. That blood work was done in October. I just had it rechecked and may antibodies have improved but are still quite elevated. I would like to see a qualified practitioner. I appreciate your help!

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