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Tired of being the healthiest sick person you know?
Maybe you’re new to navigating your own Hashimoto’s journey… you’re exhausted, frustrated, anxious, constipated, can’t sleep, freezing cold (you know the endless symptoms list)!
You don’t feel well, and you know there’s got to be more to healing this condition, but you don’t know where to start.
Or maybe you’ve been at this for awhile… tried all the supplements, diets, therapies, and you’re STILL SICK.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in good company because I’ve been in both places, and walked a similar path. But I wasn’t willing to let my thyroid burn out and feel awful the rest of my life, and you don’t have to either.
That’s why I used my pharmacist brain to research how to heal the thyroid, and turned myself into a human guinea pig to crack the code and get into remission.
It took me years to heal, and what I uncovered and have spent the last decade perfecting, I now share with you so that you can heal much faster and reduce symptoms quickly!
My books and guides are the compilation of my brain working on overdrive to find the best and most effective solutions on the market to heal autoimmune thyroid disease.
I give my readers the exact blueprint they need to get better. Thousands of people have gotten rid of symptoms, and many have put their conditions into remission.
This can be your story too.
Grab your free resources below and start healing today!
Gift #1
How to get your energy back!
(Free Chapter Download from Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause)
Find out the exact tests to request from your doctor so that you can stop spinning your wheels and start healing. Plus, discover the key nutrients I recommend (and anti-nutrients that can actually inhibit healing), and the stomach acid protocol I used that changed my life! I’m talking about going from sleeping 16 hours a night to waking up at 6 am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed!
Gift #2
A diet that will help you heal!
(The thyroid diet guide you need to get started!)
Two of the most common questions I receive are, “What do I eat!?” or “What if I’m sensitive to EVERYTHING!?” I share all the mistakes I made so you don’t make them too (hello, gluten-free aisle at the grocery store). Plus, I’ll share information about the gluten-free diet that most people aren’t talking about, and what you need to do to ensure it’s a success for you!
Gift #3
10 Delicious and EASY recipes!
(Stress free, gluten free and nutrient-packed meals)
I know what it’s like to feel awful and have to think about what to cook on a new diet – so rest assured, these meals will nourish your body without overwhelming you. Even your family will enjoy these recipes that are healing to the thyroid and easy on the waistline! Your body will thank you for reducing inflammatory foods, and giving it the nutrients it needs to not just survive, but thrive!
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I had thyroid cancer and taking Levothyroxine. I also have Kidney Disease stage 4 close to stage 5. I feel my thyroid issues is making my kidney disease worse and all I get is we are watching you. Watching my efgr go down to start dialysis! I’m trying to avoid dialysis doing a plant base diet but the Drs tell me to eat animal protein and gain weight. Can you help me or guide me in the right direction? Thank You 😊
Sandi – thank you for reaching out and sharing your journey. I’m so sorry to hear you are struggling with all of this. ❤️ I recommend doing your own research and sharing your concerns and information with your practitioner if they are open to listening. I also suggest that you join one of the Hashimoto’s/Thyroid disease groups that are out there. Being able to share ideas of what has worked with one another and offer support for each other can be very helpful.
I believe that everyone needs to find a practitioner that will let them be a part of the healthcare team. You want someone that can guide you, that will also listen to you and your concerns. You want someone that’s open to thinking outside of the box and who understands that you may not fit in with the standard of care. It’s a good idea to ask some standard questions when contacting a new doctor for the first time. Something else to consider is you can work with a functional doctor remotely, via Skype. You could also contact your local pharmacist or compounding pharmacy, who may be able to point you to a local doctor who has a natural functional approach. But I encourage you to keep looking for the right one for you! Here are some resources you might find helpful.
CLINICIAN DATABASE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-clinicians/
FIND A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN
https://ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-compounding-pharmacies/
I need serious help!
Please help me!🙏🏼🥲
Jeannie – thank you for reaching out.❤️I’m so sorry you are struggling. Hashimoto’s is often a combination of food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, adrenal issues, gut issues as well as an impaired ability to get rid of toxins. Any of those things would prevent a person from getting better. Hashimoto’s is very much an individual condition. While there are root cause commonalities, each person will have their own or in some cases, more than one root cause. You will have to start with the simplest modifications, by removing triggers, followed by repairing the other broken systems to restore equilibrium, allowing the body to rebuild itself. You will need to dig down to why the immune system is imbalanced in the first place and this will tell you how you begin to finally feel better, reduce your thyroid antibodies and even take your condition into remission.
You will have to create your own health timeline. Look back at your overall history as far back as you can remember. Look for infections, periods of severe stress, the use of medications (especially antibiotics, antacids, and oral contraceptives), accidents, and exposure to toxins. These are events that may have contributed to Hashimoto’s. Once you do, you will know what types of changes you need to implement to make yourself feel better.
If you need further support, please check out the list of lab tests inside the “Testing” chapter of my book, Hashimoto’s Root Cause. I also offer a 12-week program, Hashimoto’s Self Management Program. Here are some resources I hope you find helpful as well. ❤️
BUILDING YOUR OWN HEALTH TIMELINE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/sample-health-timeline/
Hashimoto’s Self-Management Program
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/enroll-in-hashimotos-self-management/
ROOT CAUSE RESET
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/enroll-in-root-cause-reset/
I am Priya from bangladesh.l have thyroid.but my main prblm is I can not sleep day and night .Even I can not sleep whole night .it has Been gone 3 days or 4 days.i will be sick day day ..I have been taking many medecine for sleep but no work.why I face this prblm .is it for thyroid?plz help me..
Priya – thank you for reaching out.❤️ Sleep deprivation is a huge stressor on the body and contributes to adrenal hormone imbalances, which then initiate the development of autoimmunity. Sleep deprivation is also the quickest way to get yourself into adrenal fatigue, in fact, sleep deprivation is what scientists use to induce HPA axis dysfunction in laboratory animals! The most fundamental recommendation of all for adrenal health is sleep!
Caffeine is also known to interfere with sleep, and because most of our liver detoxifying and healing takes place when we’re sleeping, we want to avoid anything that may interfere with sleep. We want to give the body every opportunity to heal. Additionally, caffeine weakens the adrenals and can increase gut permeability. Furthermore, tea is problematic because of fluoride content, while coffee has the potential to contain mold or cross-react with gluten. Research has also shown that when people with autoimmune thyroid disease took magnesium citrate for six weeks, they reported feeling better with more energy, better sleep, less anxiety, and less constipation. These patients also had reductions in TSH! Magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate are great sources of oral magnesium supplements.
Here are some articles I hope you find helpful:
ARE YOUR ADRENALS SABOTAGING YOUR HEALTH?
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/are-your-adrenals-sabotaging-your-health
NEW STUDIES ON MAGNESIUM AND THYROID HEALTH
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/new-studies-on-magnesium-and-thyroid-health
I have swollen thyroid glands. My T3, T4 and Ts are normal,
Angela – thank you for following. Nodules and goiters are often the result of toxicity and/or the autoimmune process. So, doing interventions to reduce the autoimmune attack on the thyroid, and toxicity, can be helpful to reduce them. Here is an article you may find helpful.
THYROID NODULES
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/hashimotos-and-thyroid-nodules/
Help for Hypothyroidism.
Thanks
I have a goider….that is still growing. I am sick of all this…raising the Levothyroxine to 137 +mg. My skin dry, itchy, and moody too….I got sick of being sick. I stopped talking it all. I use vitamins, other natural items to clean my liver (fatty liver) red beets, lemon water..watch my diet. …. still gain weight. Ugh. Help please. Thank you.
Mina – thank you so much for reaching out. ❤️ Nodules and goiters are often the result of toxicity and/or the autoimmune process. So, doing interventions to reduce the autoimmune attack on the thyroid, and toxicity, can be helpful to reduce them. Here is an article you may find helpful.
THYROID NODULES
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/hashimotos-and-thyroid-nodules/
Thank you for sharing your insight. I’m trying to move my geriatric Doctor along this road possibly unfamiliar to her. I am considering functional medicine options, yet don’t know what to expect. I appreciate you direction and the qualifying study they’ve received.
Judith – you are very welcome! ❤️ I believe that everyone needs to find a practitioner that will let them be a part of the healthcare team. You want someone that can guide you, that will also listen to you and your concerns. You want someone that’s open to thinking outside of the box and who understands that you may not fit in with the standard of care. It’s a good idea to ask some standard questions when contacting a new doctor for the first time. Something else to consider is you can work with a functional doctor remotely, via Skype. You could also contact your local pharmacist or compounding pharmacy, who may be able to point you to a local doctor who has a natural functional approach. But I encourage you to keep looking for the right one for you! Here are some resources you might find helpful.
CLINICIAN DATABASE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-clinicians/
FIND A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN
https://ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-compounding-pharmacies/
My daughter (age 15) was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s at age 11 & 1/2 and has been on levothyroxine since that time. While I don’t have a specific question we have done nothing for treatment besides medication. I wonder if she feels as well as she could since her sense of “normal” has been affected by Hashimoto’s from such a young age. Do you have experience and resources focused on children and teens?
Ellie – thank you for reaching out and sharing your daughters journey. ❤️ My heart goes out to you both. For children, teens, (and adults), I always recommend starting with the diet. Are they gluten, dairy, corn and soy free? Are they eating a nutrient dense diet with fermented foods? Implementing those changes can help many symptoms. Going gluten free can be helpful. Most of the interventions recommended in my book can be done with children, with the exception of the dosing of supplements. I do suggest that you work with a functional medicine doctor that is familiar in working with children (I only work with adults). I hope this helps!
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE APPROACH TO THE THYROID
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/functional-medicine-approach-to-the-thyroid
CLINICIAN DATABASE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-clinicians/
FIND A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN
https://www.functionalmedicine.org/practitioner_search.aspx?id=117
Thank you! I’ve purchased the Hashimotos protocol, the root cause and your cook book. I’ve found your information to be invaluable.
I’m now going to begin taking NAC.
I’ve been taking metagenics thyro balance formula, vitamin c and magnesium.
I’ve yet to engage with a like minded doctor who supports natural therapies..so I’m booking to consult with a naturopath who specialises in thyroid issues. I’ve advanced osteoporosis and recurring kidney stones which are no longer a problem.
I will post on your fb page on my journey with NAC.
Kind regards
Donna Jarasius
Donna – you are very welcome! ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing! Please keep me posted!
I am taking levothyroxine o.125mcgs. I have been on different levels of levothyrox for years. It works well. I want to switch to a natural, thyroid. I have contacted two compound pharmacies for info. One suggested Armour, made from porcine. Can my MD subscribe or could you give suggestions to move forward which would be helpful? It is a moral issue. I do not want to use meds derived initially from a fetal cell line. Thank you. Your help now and in the past has been helpful. I am healthy and have no medical problems.
Shirley – thank you for reaching out. ❤️ Armour is an option that your practitioner could prescribe. Here are some articles with more information that I hope you find helpful
MEDICATIONS FOR HASHIMOTO’S AND HYPOTHYROIDISM
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/medications-for-hashimotos-and-hypothyroidism/
TOP 11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THYROID MEDICATIONS
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/top-11-things-you-need-to-know-about-thyroid-medications/
I want to say that I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism for 36 years now, as I have gotten older 58 yrs.. old I have suffered a great deal more with this auto immune disease I am so tired & sluggish I rarely feel as though I can put one foot in front of the other and my muscle weakness is so overwhelming in I can barely see make it from bed to bathroom I feel like I do not have the strength to carry my body to and from. I have increased in in my thyroid meds through the years and I feel as though the meds are not helping me me anymore needless to say I have been at the point of giving up and not caring if I take the meds or not.I have been up & down with my weight so much it’s took a toll on my depression and anxiety, my brain fog as it is so often reffered to is total memory loss, it is totally embarrassing, I have reached my highest weight ever 278 and it is paralyzing in me to the point I can’t breathe I can’t tie my shoes on or even wipe my bottom without great difficulty I had reached the point of taking 200 McG of Levothyroxine and it still did not make a difference I felt and still do as though there is no hope I am doomed I have osteoarthritis, degenerative bone disease, siatica nerve damage fibromyalgia depression for 40 years and anxiety sleep disorder ,sleep apnea and COPD just diagnosed. There are other female problems I won’t go into with my bladder and I need surgery but I have no insurance I am unable to work at this time and was denied disability or SSI in 2015, trying to do paperwork now to refile, I am miserable I do not want to live like this it is so overwhelming and discouraging that It has broken my spirit. I just happened upon your advertisement and read it and went to fb page and read all of it I entered my name and email like 4 times and I can honestly say you spoke hope to me I have been praying and asking God to please send me someone that would be willing to help me help myself and I believe he has & it is you Thank You from every fiber of my being I need this so desperately it feels as though it truly might be a matter of life or death to me. I lost my prescious mother this week she was 83 yes old. and was so strong and so determined to raise her three kids regardless of all the hard work and more health problems than anyone I knew. Thank You So much you are my God sent Angel and I cannot wait to report some positive results to you. This just has to work it just has to. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU ABOVE & BEYOND ANYTHING YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE!!!!
Carolyn – thank you so mch for sharing your journey. I am so sorry for you losss! My heart goes out to you. ❤️ Please feel free to email my team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com if you have any question and I hope you will keep me posted on your progress as well!
Reading the posted questions,every answer is another article to read, I have macular degeneration- so have limited daily reading ability. It is problematic for me that some pages are repeatedly re booted. Your story of how you ended up on this journey is important and interesting but tonite alone has crossed my screen no less than 5 times. Anyway to “ mark” already read pages so that they are not loaded again and again??
Dana – thank you so much for following and for sharing your feedback! I’m so sorry you are struggling with this! ❤️ I will share your feedback with my team to see if it is an option! You are welcome to email my customer service team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com and they will be happy to help as well.
Good evening,
I recently retired an email about thiamine deficiency and fatigue. Have you had any experience with Hashimotos fatigue and Covid fatigue? Do you think thiamine would work for both?
Thank you
Martha
Martha – thank you for reaching out. ❤️ I do not have any enough research at this time to say. Fatigue is your body’s way of telling you that there’s an underlying root cause that needs to be addressed. It could be food sensitivity, an infection, a nutrient depletion, deficiency, toxin overload, hormonal imbalance and/or an improper brain response to stress. Many times, it’s a mixture of two or more of the above that creates a perfect storm that results in poor energy. Here are some articles you might find helpful:
OVERCOMING THYROID FATIGUE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/strategies-overcome-hashimotos-fatigue/
THIAMINE AND THYROID FATIGUE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/thiamine-and-thyroid-fatigue
I have had a low thyroid for a long
time.I can not remember how long
so about 15 years now my doctor is saying it is high for what the dosage he is giving me. He is trying his best to see what is going on. I don’t understand how it can go from low to high.When I see him I will ask to see the labs..
Debbie – thank you for following! ❤️ People with Hashimoto’s may experience BOTH hypothyroid and hyperthyroid symptoms because as the thyroid cells are destroyed, stored hormones are released into the circulation causing a toxic level of thyroid hormone in the body, also known as thyrotoxicosis or Hashitoxicosis. Eventually, the stored thyroid may become depleted and due to thyroid cell damage, the person is no longer able to produce enough hormones. At this time, hypothyroidism develops. Check out this article for more info:
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/need-know-thyroid-disease/
For some reason I no longer receive your emails. Please start sending again. Thanks
Donna – I’m so sorry! ❤️ Please email my team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com and they will be happy to help you start receiving them again!
I’m just starting my Hashimoto journey….sort off. When my father was sick and we found out he had cancer, I broke out in an unexplained rash that would not go away. Then I started a new job and the rash came back ( I went to my PCP, dermatologist then an allergist who drew my thyroid antibodies. The allergist told me eventually I will need thyroid meds. Well 16yrs forward..broke out in unexplained rash and ask for antibodies level. TPO 937. I will see my PCP Wednesday and I am taking your book with me. I have been gluten free, dairy fee, soy free and caffeine free for one week and I feel better already. I am hoping she will prescribe armour thyroid and low dose naltrexone for me🙏 Thank you for everything you have done. Dawn
Dawn – thank you so much for sharing your journey! ❤️ I’m so proud of you for taking charge of your health and that you are feeling better! Please keep me posted on your continued progress!
Sorry for the miss spelling. Auto correct has a mind of its own. I have been studying the mutations that can cause all types of conditions. Which leads me to believe the leaky gut caused by these foods let’s candida run rampant. Whats your thoughts please
John – thank you for sharing! ❤️ Here is an article I think you will find interesting:
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/candida-and-hashimotos-connection/
Now there is another issue. My Dr. calls it “long Covid”. He is in the process of trying to find the problem, as to whether it is adrenal fatigue or something else, as the virus changes things in your body. Heaven help us all! Now we have to repeat the tests all over again in an effort to find out how each one of us is affected. Hair falling out, sleep problems, and other symptoms, after initially straightening out out bodies. This is quite common from what I understand.
Elle – thank you for sharing your journey. I’m so sorry you are struggling with this. ❤️ Everyone is different when it comes to viruses, we do know that viruses in general, can definitely trigger Hashimoto’s. We know that EBV can be reactivated with the Covid virus and that’s also going to potentially contribute to an increase in antibodies. I am happy to hear you have a practitioner to help and they are retesting, please keep me posted on your progress.
First, I absolutely love your books and supplements. I am taking my health back because of you. I felt more supported by reading you cookbook and protocol book in a weekend that I have with months of doctors appointments.
Question though… I am trying to make coconut yogurt and it has a wonderful flavor but it comes out Super thick. Not the texture that it should be. Do you have any advice to thin it out? Less gelatin maybe or incubate too long? I’ve tried adding more water initially and use a high speed blender to make it smooth. I will continue to experiment but excited to finally figure it out.
Mary – thank you for reaching out. ❤️ Please email my team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com and they will be happy to help you with this!
Izabella,
I have been on Levothyroxine for several years, all my doctor does is check my TSH number yearly, I have several symptoms that they ignore which keeps getting worse.
You have talked about finding a doctor that will listen and not say well you are getting older and so on. A friend just told me about you so I have been watching your videos and find them extremely helpful, how do I find a doctor that will take my symptoms serious and listen to me? Do you see patients?
Lynn – thank you for reaching out and sharing. I understand how hard it is to find a practitioner who will listen! ❤️ I do provide a limited number of consultations, however, at present time I am not accepting new clients. You want someone that can guide you, that will also listen to you and your concerns. You want someone that’s open to thinking outside of the box and who understands that you may not fit in with the standard of care. It’s a good idea to ask some standard questions when contacting a new doctor for the first time. Something else to consider is you can work with a functional doctor remotely, via Skype. You could also contact your local pharmacist or compounding pharmacy, who may be able to point you to a local doctor who has a natural functional approach. But I encourage you to keep looking for the right one for you! Here are some resources you might find helpful.
CLINICIAN DATABASE
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-clinicians/
FIND A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN
https://ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/database-recommended-compounding-pharmacies/
Hashimoto’s Self-Management Program
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/enroll-in-hashimotos-program/
If you would like to be notified of any future consulting opportunities and educational events, you can sign up for my waiting list: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/dr-izabella-wentzs-waiting-list/
Hi Isabella! I was diagnosed with Hashimotos, then thyroid cancer… Then Lupus and arthritis back in 2018. I’ve since had my thyroid removed because of the cancer. My mom and sister have the same! I have 4 daughters so needless to say I will be on top of this! Well, my older two are around puberty age, one of them tested positive for hashimotos antibodies.
Of course the conventional doctor is hesitant to test for these things, but I was persistent because of my history. Her antibodies were 205.
I was wondering if you would recommend anything different for children? She is 10 almost 11 years old and has not hit puberty yet. She does have some gut issues I believe and mood changes.
Thank you so much!
– Shannon Deane
Shannon – thank you for reaching out and sharing your journey. My heart goes out to you and your daughters. ❤️ In the case of autoimmune thyroid disease, removing the thyroid with a thyroidectomy eliminates thyroid antibodies, as there is nothing left to attack. However, life is not always roses with a thyroidectomy, as it does not remove the autoimmunity. If you’ve already had a thyroidectomy, in addition to making sure your thyroid medications are optimized (you will need them for life, there’s no shame in that, and you want to make sure that you are getting the optimal thyroid medications for you!), I also encourage you to take on lifestyle changes and functional medicine, to ensure that the underlying triggers that led to the development of your condition don’t lead to another autoimmune condition. We need to rebalance 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 info I present is based on my own research and journey for overcoming my autoimmune thyroid condition. As for children, teens, (and adults), I always recommend starting with the diet. Are they gluten, dairy, corn and soy free? Are they eating a nutrient dense diet with fermented foods? Implementing those changes can help many symptoms. Most of the interventions recommended in my book can be done with children, with the exception of the dosing of supplements. I do suggest that you work with a functional medicine doctor that is familiar in working with children. Here are a couple articles you might find interesting:
IMPORTANCE OF GUT HEALTH
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/importance-gut-health/
IS HASHIMOTO’S HYPOTHYROIDISM GENETIC?
http://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/is-hashimotos-genetic
WHERE DO I START WITH HASHIMOTO’S
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/where-do-i-start-with-hashimotos/
I have Graves disease for 4 years. I was on no gluten diet, no dairies, no refinated sugar years before my diagnosis. Finally when i got my diagnosis i went on cetogen diet. It helped a lot but i still have exacerbations on and off. Can I use all your information to help my Graves or it apply for hashimoto? Do you have any informations or recommendations who could help me to get better. I’m losing all my hairs and it is very difficult mentally, I have so much insomnia, i cant sleeping, i am really exhausted mentally and physically. Do you think your books can help with Graves disease?
Corinne – thank you for reaching out.❤️ Many of the protocols and recommendations that help Hashimoto’s (like focusing on gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and discovering underlying root causes) are also helpful for Graves. Graves and Hashimoto’s are both autoimmune conditions that affect the thyroid. They are thought to be closely related. Sometimes one turns into the other. The difference is the site of the antibody attack. In Hashimoto’s, the antibodies are found to thyroglobulin (in 80%) and thyroid peroxidase (TPO) enzyme (in 95% of people) Hashimoto’s results in hypothyroidism and is usually treated with Synthroid and replacement hormone. The same antibodies may be present in a smaller percentage of people who have Graves, but the main antibody is to the TSH Receptor (TSHR-Ab). Usually, people with Graves have hyperthyroidism, and they are treated conventionally with thyroid suppressing drugs (methimazole) or radioactive iodine to destroy the thyroid. At that point, the thyroid will no longer produce hormones on its own, and these people end up on Synthroid as well. 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 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 rebalance 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 info I present is based on my own research and journey for overcoming my autoimmune thyroid condition. Here are some resources I hope you find helpful:
GRAVES AND HASHIMOTO’S
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/graves-vs-hashimotos/
Hashimoto’s Root Cause
https://amzn.to/2XXCqcQ
Hashimoto’s Protocol
https://amzn.to/3cJ89T4
Hello! I’ve had Hashimoto’s since 2018 and I’m under-medicated because all the thyroid medicines I’ve tried give me palpitations. I’ve tried levothyroxine alone & with T3 (from my primary) & Tirosint & Levoxyl from an endocrinologist. I have very elevated thyroid antibodies. I’m a lacto-ovo-vegetarian since 1996 and have been gluten and soy free for the past year to year and a half. I’ve also cut way down on my dairy. My T3 and T4 labs are usually normal but my TSH can run around six or even 8. I know I’d feel better on more medicine but I can only tolerate it for so long and then I get the palpitations again. Right now I’m only taking 25mcg of Levothyroxine plus1/4 tab three times a week Any advice or insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Gina – thank you for reaching out. Allergic reactions and sensitivities to thyroid hormones are rare. Usually, it’s the fillers, and inactive ingredients in the thyroid hormone preparations as well as the dose that can lead to an adverse, sensitivity or allergic reaction. However, some people do experiences hypersensitivity reactions. These reactions usually present as itching/hives, palpitations, difficulty breathing, skin eruptions, fever and liver dysfunction. Palpitations can also come from the thyroid trying to make more hormones or antibodies, some have benefitted from magnesium or selenium to help with palpitations. Here are a couple articles I hope are helpful:
OPTIMIZING MEDS
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/checkout/?product_id=4702
IS YOUR MEDICATION GLUTEN FREE?
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/is-your-medication-gluten-free/
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES SELENIUM
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/selenium-deficiency-and-hashimotos/
Thank you for helping us. I use some of your supplements and I love it. ❤ I also got your book The Root Cause, since I have thyroid issues, hashimoto’s and I am working on healing my body. Great book!!❤
I am interested in the pdf books available in this article and others but each time I typed my email address and name for somehow I am unable to get the downloads. If someone can please help me. Again thank you for your contribution in this world,
Glenis – You are welcome! I’m so glad you are loving the supplements and my book! I’m sorry you are having trouble with the pdf’s, please email my team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com and they will be happy to help you with them! ❤️
I live in the UK. Finding your website in Jan 20 was revolutionary for me – and it is still giving out gems of info today. I would not have the health I have now without your explanations, advice and recommendations. Thank you!
Chris – thank you so much for sharing! ❤️ I’m so glad to hear you are finding my resersch and resources helpful!
I have been battling thyroid issues since I was dx at about 17. I remember the doctor looking at my neck and drawing on it with a pen. Maybe measuring the goiter. He also looked at my Mom and told her she has same issue. I took synthroid probably, for a while but as a teenager it wasn’t high on my priority. Fast forward, now I’m 65 and I have so many sick years with absolutely no help from western medicine. After years of research I have to push hard to finally get a doctor to run antibody tests. My TPO came back at 3179 and my an antibody tithyrogobulin was 74 in 2009. They have decreased and increased over the years. I also have positive Ana, positive RA, positive SSa, positive HLA B-27 gene, EBV igG & antibody to nuclear antigen positive. Again, I have been met with just wanting to throw medicine at the symptoms. Last year I faithfully followed Dr Pompa’s program thru the detoxing, 4-6 months on the brain phase…but being retired limited my ability to purchase his supplements. But he did validate that there is a root cause that there is something upstream causing all this. I stumbled upon your information Dr. Wentz, so I have your books and watched your series… We have eaten organic for many years, but I still decided to follow your basic protocols and then the advanced if I need to. I’ve had chronic constipation since I was a teenager, I’m hoping that eating this nutrient dense smoothies will help me. If I don’t drink chiroklenze tea every night I don’t have a bm the next day. It would be thrilling to get my body to manage this itself! My goal as I’m sure it is with your followers is to get rid of the pain and get my energy back… Here is hoping your protocols help!
Cg
Carol – thank you so much for sharing your journey. Please feel free to email my team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com if you have any questions about the protocols and keep me posted on your progress. ❤️
I am not sure why I am dumbfounded right now. Especially as a RN of 30 years who rarely trusted a doctors word until I had done a thorough research. I think maybe I had been fighting their ignorance at lab values in relation to Hashimoto’s that I stopped trying to treat myself. I have always been allergic to milk and self diagnosed gluten intolerance and red meat intolerance about 5 years ago. But still never really stuck with a healthy eating lifestyle except once for about 6 months — and I felt so young and alive!! Now obese, and went from maybe 2 medical diagnosis to about 20 with 11 pills in the am and 3 in the pm. And I HATE medicine!!! So, I am ready to toss out all the junk and focus on not just a keto, gluten-free diet but to really focus on my autoimmune. Because it’s really screwed up. I am now disabled. No income. Waiting for over a year for reconsideration from SSDI. It has been since 2019 when I was first injured. But I am sure maybe I can get back to some kind of employment if I get healthier. I have never missed a day of work since I was 13 years old. I am ready to live!!!!
Earline – thank you so much for sharing your journey! I’m so sorry you are going through all of this. Going gluten free is always the first step that I recommend. I often have people play around with their fat to protein to carb ratios to find what fits them best. Some people (especially if they’re more active) will benefit from more proteins. Others benefit from more fats, such as those with brain fog, pain, and depression. Some may even benefit from ketosis. Personally, for me, lower carbs, higher fats, and ketosis made me feel amazing for a couple of years until I hit a plateau and then needed to add back more carbs to feel my best. The bottom line is that you have to adjust the diet to your needs and your needs may change! Here are some articles I hope are helpful.
USING KETOGENIC DIET FOR HASHIMOTO’s
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/using-ketogenic-diet-hashimotos/
IS GLUTEN THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR THYROID CONDITION?
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/gluten-root-cause-thyroid-condition/
BEST DIET FOR HASHIMOTO’S AND HYPOTHYROIDISM
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/best-diet-for-hashimotos-hypothyroidism
Dear Izabella,
I’m Andrea from austria and was resently diagnosed with hashimoto. Bought your book 90 days to health right away. So now I would like to start with you diet plan, but there is the problem that I’m vegan. Is there a way to avoid meat and still get enought nutrients?
Andrea – thank you for following! I’m so glad to hear you are taking charge of your health and working your way through the protocols. I’ve found recovering from thyroid disease when following a vegetarian diet can be challenging. Vegetarian sources of protein may be incompatible with trying to heal a leaky gut, which is almost always present with Hashimoto’s. One option that might be helpful is Pea protein which is an alternative that may be easier to digest and is less likely to cause food sensitivities. Please know that I’m a big proponent of bio-individuality which honors the distinct nutritional needs of every human being. I’m not saying everybody needs to eat meat, but I am saying to listen to your body. You might find this article helpful as well: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/vegan-diets-and-hashimotos/